Synonyms of heaviness

heaviness

noun

1

as in weight

the amount that something weighs

the numbers on the back of each sample indicate the heaviness of the carpeting material

Synonyms & Similar Words

• weight
• heft
• avoirdupois
• bulk
• tonnage
• solidity
• poundage
• massiveness
• weightiness
• ponderousness
• mass
• deadweight
• solidness
• substantiality
• heftiness
• substantialness

2

as in ponderousness

the state or quality of being heavy

the backpack was filled with water bottles that gave it an extra heaviness

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ponderousness
• massiveness
• weightiness
• bulk
• avoirdupois
• solidity
• heftiness
• solidness
• bulkiness
• substantiality
• hugeness
• overweight
• cumbersomeness
• substantialness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lightness
• weightlessness
• airiness
• delicacy
• ethereality
• slightness
• insubstantiality
• flimsiness
• fluffiness
• etherealness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of heaviness

Terry was especially good at delivering remarks that balanced the heaviness of the day with a message of resilience and hope, Vaught said. — Victoria Moorwood, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Aug. 2026

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