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Weighty

Verb / ˈweɪti: / / ˈweɪˌti: / Another word for weighty — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having a great weight; heavy; ponderous

Synonyms & similar words

obese telling rotund grievous heavy corpulent cogent weightless grave heavy burdensome substantial massive bulky ponderous cumbersome clumsy awkward difficult serious important grave significant meaningful weightful momentous critical crucial vital

Example sentences

  1. The backpack felt weighty on his shoulders as he walked home from school.
  2. The chef added a weighty ingredient to the soup, making it more flavorful.
  3. The book was weighty, but he enjoyed reading it.
  4. The decision to close the factory was a weighty one for the company.
  5. The judge made a weighty ruling in the case.

Quotes

  • Life is not a matter of holding good cards, but of playing a poor hand well. - Robert Louis Stevenson
  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill
  • Don't watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going. - Sam Levenson

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