English Explanatory Dictionary

heaviness

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The state of being heavy; weight, weightiness, force of impact or gravity.
  2. Oppression; dejectedness, sadness; low spirits.
  3. Drowsiness.

Pronunciation

/ˈhɛvɪnəs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-heaviness.wav

Word forms

heaviness heavinesses

Etymology

From Middle English hevynesse, from Old English hefiġnes (“heaviness”). Equivalent to heavy + -ness.

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