CEFR B2

heaviness

noun

Meaning

The quality or state of being heavy, either in physical weight or in a metaphorical sense, such as a feeling of sadness or burden.

Examples

The heaviness of the old wooden chest made it difficult for them to move it upstairs.
A sudden heaviness in her heart told her that something was wrong with her family.

Synonyms: weight, burden, density, gravity

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heaviness (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈhɛvinəs/

Definition

The quality or state of being heavy, either in physical weight or in a metaphorical sense, such as a feeling of sadness or burden.

Examples

The heaviness of the old wooden chest made it difficult for them to move it upstairs.
A sudden heaviness in her heart told her that something was wrong with her family.
He felt a strange heaviness in his legs after running the marathon.

Synonyms of heaviness

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Antonyms of heaviness

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