heaviness

noun

Definition of heavinessnext
1
as in weight
the amount that something weighs the numbers on the back of each sample indicate the heaviness of the carpeting material

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2
as in ponderousness
the state or quality of being heavy the backpack was filled with water bottles that gave it an extra heaviness

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Recent Examples of heaviness Traditional volumizing and texture sprays boast a ton of grit with a heaviness that works great for thick, coarse hairstyles, but ultimately weighs thin hair down. — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 28 July 2026 There is a heaviness and sorrow to that wise, ingenious goddess that obscured the character’s power and playfulness—a choice made by Nolan, no doubt to emphasize his dark themes. — Caroline Mimbs Nyce, New Yorker, 17 July 2026 Pixie cuts work wonders on thick hair by removing length and heaviness from your strands, which lends so much more styling potential. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 July 2026 The baroque pearl necklace is perfect for summer because the heaviness of the gemstone contrasts beautifully with light dresses and boho tops. — Selene Oliva, Glamour, 13 July 2026 The kick drum has a touch of heaviness, but never crosses into muddiness. — Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 30 June 2026 Trenin had a solid bounce-back campaign and is a very likable bottom-six winger offering heaviness, physicality, top-notch forechecking, and defensive value. — Harman Dayal, New York Times, 20 June 2026 By concentrating the braiding on one side and allowing the rest to fall freely, this style creates the illusion of density without the tension or heaviness of longer plaits. — Omenaa Boakye, InStyle, 15 June 2026 Leaving some of the heaviness of the past behind helped Matty view the world with fresh eyes. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heaviness
  1. weight
  2. weightiness
  3. bulk
  4. avoirdupois
  5. solidity
Noun
  • Pork Soda, in particular, foreshadowed the weight of nu-metal acts like Korn, who also deployed sagging bass in service of profoundly unsettling narratives.
    — Sasha Geffen, Pitchfork, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Leaders must recognize that words carry historical and emotional weight, often leading to unintended interpretations by employees.
    — Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of weight
Noun
  • This full-tang steak knife had a nice balanced weightiness.
    — Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026
  • The somber atmospherics and satisfying weightiness allowed Dudamel to show off his new ensemble’s soloists and sections, which have prepped for his arrival by burnishing their sonic gold.
    — Justin Davidson, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2025
Definition of weightiness
Noun
  • Art supplies typically come in bulk — like a pack of markers or a ream of construction paper — and outlast the kids' project or at-home craft they're intended for.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Since using the shampoo and conditioner, my hair feels lush without getting frizzy, has volume without bulk, and looks smooth but never greasy.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of bulk
Noun
  • To make the most of the full fury of its hot-cam performance, the Integra was trimmed of 140 pounds of not-so-necessary avoirdupois.
    — Barry Winfield, Car and Driver, 21 May 2020
  • McCormick was a member of the Jolly Fat Men’s Club, a fraternal group that celebrated avoirdupois.
    — John Kelly, Washington Post, 23 Sep. 2017
Definition of avoirdupois
Noun
  • Spain has been a team that prefers to keep the ball and almost wear teams down with their consistency and solidity.
    — Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 11 July 2026
  • All this solidity comes in anticipation of a massive change.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 12 May 2026
Definition of solidity

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