WEIGHTINESS Synonyms: 97 Similar and Opposite Words

weightiness

noun

Definition of weightiness

as in heaviness

the state or quality of being heavy the weightiness of the bookcase made it difficult to move

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as in importance

the quality or state of being important first judged the weightiness of a case before deciding to hear it

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Recent Examples of weightiness 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

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Noun

The Dessens of every dimension — and all the other major characters, for that matter — are not the most colorful bunch, and the sober tone of the early episodes, such as the slate-gray Chicago winters, could have an unwelcome heaviness.

— Scott Tobias, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
In addition to chronic pain, heaviness and bruising, Su says patients can also experience swelling, decreased mobility and increasing difficulty with everyday activities as the disease progresses.

— Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of heaviness

Noun

Thanks to my friends’ beloved babies and the perks of my job—which have included putting together a list of essential children’s books—I’ve been thinking a lot about the importance of reading with children.

— Emma Sarappo, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026
Fame was of prime importance to the ancient Greeks, and Wilson is the rare classical scholar who has firsthand knowledge of a public life.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of importance

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

The first prince of Norwegian descent born in 567 years, his birth held special significance for the young Norwegian monarchy.

— Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026
Two days later, then-Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin canceled them, saying a decision of such significance should rest with him.

— Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of significance

Noun

In developing a multitool to slide neatly into its latest generation of EDC offerings, The James Brand took time to reflect upon which tools were absolutely necessary for its customers and which ones could be eliminated to cut bulk and excess.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026
This is hidden beneath the leather, adding extra protection without any visible bulk.

— Charley Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of bulk

Noun

India's Venezuelan crude imports have risen from zero in March to 383,000 barrels per day so far in August, according to Kpler data.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Between the import increase, the trade war with Canada and the actual war with Iran, White House policies are squeezing ranchers in the lead-up to what is sure to be a challenging fall season.

— Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of import

Noun

During the call, Kress clarified further that the magnitude of memory prices led Nvidia to reset expectations, given the higher prices expected next year, said Kress.

— Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026
The magnitude of all of Nvidia's financial commitments — from financing to strategic agreements to equity investments — has had Wall Street on edge.

— Zev Fima, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of magnitude

Noun

My instinct was to try to answer it with rigorous, careful science — and, of course, report from the ground, learning from the people who were living through the consequences.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026
There are also unfounded theories about its consequences, which Doricko has spent time on social media trying to debunk.

— Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026

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