ultraheavy

adjective

Definition of ultraheavynext
as in massive

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Recent Examples of ultraheavy In 2021, Ark Energy took a stake in Hyzon Motors, one of the few firms working on ultraheavy trucks powered by fuel cells. — IEEE Spectrum, 25 Dec. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ultraheavy
  1. massive
  2. hefty
  3. heavy
  4. bulky
  5. voluminous
  6. ponderous
Adjective
  • According to a new study published in Geology, the massive escarpment formed around 800 million to 750 million years ago as the ancient supercontinent Rodinia began to break apart.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Coach Keidane McAlpine hopes the Bulldogs, who dominated from start to finish on a massive stage, left a lasting impression.
    — Sarah Spencer, AJC.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of massive
Adjective
  • But given the amount of free fare available on YouTube and TikTok, consumers weren’t looking to pay hefty subscription fees to watch a handful of premium shorts.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
  • In this foodie haven, The Pullman is a must-try, with mouth-watering items like a Colorado Wagyu burger, plus a hefty cocktail list.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of hefty
Adjective
  • As someone who doesn’t like a heavy foundation, this allows my skin to still look like my skin but with enough coverage to hide my pores.
    — Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The crew immediately contacted authorities, and the city’s Medical Examiner moved swiftly to collect the remains ahead of heavy rains coming Thursday evening.
    — Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of heavy
Adjective
  • Traditional flatbed scanners are bulky, take up too much desk space, and slow down your creative or professional momentum.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Speaking on a recent episode of the podcast, the former Miss Kansas USA and marathon runner dispelled misconceptions around women's fitness — specifically the belief that lifting heavy weights leads to a bulky physique.
    — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of bulky
Adjective
  • Allen paired her silver heels with a formfitting party dress featuring spaghetti straps and a voluminous bow at the back.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • That growing self-possession becomes visual in the film’s party scene, where Miriam arrives in a voluminous yellow-green dress that immediately separates her from the room around her.
    — Callum McLennan, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of voluminous
Adjective
  • In one of the side plots to The Lord of the Rings, two of the Hobbits attempt to rouse Treebeard—a wise but ponderous sentient tree—to defend his forest from an army that is cutting it down.
    — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 1 July 2026
  • The bass kept boring doggedly toward shore, lunging and vaulting into the air in ponderous leaps.
    — Ted Janes, Outdoor Life, 21 May 2026
Definition of ponderous

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“Ultraheavy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ultraheavy. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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