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View usage for: (weɪti) Word forms: comparative weightier, superlative weightiest1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]If you describe something such as an issue or a decision as weighty, you mean that it is serious or important. [formal] Surely such weighty matters merit a higher level of debate? Synonyms: important, serious, significant, critical More Synonyms of weighty 2. adjectiveYou use weighty to describe something, especially a book, that is heavy or heavier than you would expect. [literary] Simon lifted a weighty volume from the shelf. Synonyms: heavy, massive, dense, hefty [informal] More Synonyms of weighty More Synonyms of weighty weighty in British English (ˈweɪtɪ) adjectiveWord forms: weightier or weightiest2. important or momentous 3. causing anxiety or worry Derived forms weightily (ˈweightily) adverb weightiness (ˈweightiness) noun weighty in American English (weɪti) adjectiveWord forms: ˈweightier or ˈweightiest1. having much weight; very heavy; ponderous 2. burdensome; oppressive weighty responsibilities 3. of great significance or moment; serious weighty matters of state 4. of great influence, power, importance, etc. SIMILAR WORDS: ˈheavy Derived forms weightily (ˈweightily) adverb weightiness (ˈweightiness) noun Examples of 'weighty' in a sentenceweighty In other languagesweighty British English: weighty ADJECTIVE If you describe something such as an issue or a decision as weighty, you mean that it is serious or important. Surely such weighty matters merit a higher level of debate? - American English: weighty
- Brazilian Portuguese: pesado
- Chinese: 严重的
- European Spanish: de peso
- French: important
- German: gewichtig
- Italian: importante
- Japanese: >深刻な問題などが
- Korean: 중대한
- European Portuguese: pesado
- Latin American Spanish: de peso
Definition important or serious Surely such weighty matters merit a higher level of debate? Synonyms Opposites minor , petty , trivial , insignificant , unimportant , frivolous , incidental , immaterial , inconsequential Definition very heavy Simon lifted a weighty volume from the shelf. Definition important or serious the weighty responsibility of organizing the entire event Synonyms worrying crushing oppressive worrisome backbreaking Additional synonymsThe outlay so far has not been too burdensome. Synonyms troublesome, trying, taxing, difficult, heavy, crushing, exacting, oppressive, weighty, onerous, irksomeDefinition important or significant From a medical standpoint, a week is usually not a consequential delay. Synonyms important, serious, significant, grave, far-reaching, momentous, weighty, eventfulThey were very considerable people who made an enormous contribution to the Party. Synonyms important, significant, distinguished, influential, notable, renowned, venerable, noteworthy- weigh someone up
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Additional synonymsDefinition very important or dangerous The incident happened at a critical point in the campaign. Synonyms crucial, decisive, momentous, deciding, pressing, serious, vital, psychological, urgent, all-important, pivotal, high-priority, now or never Definition awkward because of size or shape Although the machine looks cumbersome, it is easy to use. Synonyms awkward, heavy, hefty (informal), clumsy, bulky, weighty, impractical, inconvenient, burdensome, unmanageable, clunky (informal), cumbrous Definition requiring a lot of skill, time, or effort It is a demanding job. Synonyms difficult, trying, hard, taxing, wearing, challenging, tough, exhausting, exacting, exigentDefinition thickly crowded or closely packed a large, dense forest Synonyms thick, close, heavy, solid, substantial, compact, compressed, condensed, impenetrable, close-knit, thicksetDefinition not easy to do, understand, or solve It is difficult to read the sign from here. Synonyms hard, tough, taxing, demanding, challenging, painful, exacting, formidable, uphill, strenuous, problematic, arduous, onerous, laborious, burdensome, wearisome, no picnic (informal), toilsome, like getting blood out of a stone Definition making rigorous or excessive demands He was not well enough to carry out such an exacting task. Synonyms demanding, hard, taxing, difficult, tough, painstakingDefinition serious and solemn in appearance or behaviour He says the situation in his country is very grave. Synonyms serious, important, significant, critical, pressing, threatening, dangerous, vital, crucial (informal), acute, severe, urgent, hazardous, life-and-death, momentous, perilous, weighty, leaden, of great consequence Definition large in size, weight, or amount The gritty foursome took turns shouldering the hefty load every five minutes. Synonyms heavy, large, massive, substantial, tremendous, awkward, ample, bulky, colossal, cumbersome, weighty, unwieldy, ponderousDefinition (of objects) large, bulky, heavy, and usually solid a massive steam boat Synonyms huge, great, big, heavy, imposing, vast, enormous, solid, impressive, substantial, extensive, monster, immense, hefty, titanic, gigantic, monumental (informal), whacking (informal), mammoth, bulky, colossal, whopping (informal), weighty, stellar (informal), hulking, ponderous, gargantuan, elephantine, ginormous (informal), humongous or humungous (informal), supersize Definition of great significance the momentous decision to send in the troops Synonyms significant, important, serious, vital, critical, crucial (informal), grave, historic, decisive, pivotal, fateful, weighty, consequential, of moment, earth-shaking (informal) Additional synonymsDefinition heavy or huge a huge, ponderous vehicle Synonyms unwieldy, huge, heavy, massive, hefty, bulky, cumbersome, weighty, clunky (informal), cumbrous Definition of great or ominous significance portentous prophecies of doom Synonyms significant, alarming, sinister, ominous, important, threatening, crucial (informal), forbidding, menacing, momentous, fateful, minatory, bodeful Definition concerned with important matters I regard this as a serious matter. Synonyms important, crucial (informal), urgent, pressing, difficult, worrying, deep, significant, grim, far-reaching, momentous, fateful, weighty, no laughing matter, of moment or consequence Definition very important It is the first drug that seems to have a significant effect on this disease. Synonyms important, marked, notable, striking, serious, material, vital, critical, considerable, impressive, pronounced, conspicuous, momentous, weighty, noteworthyDefinition serious or glum His solemn little face broke into smiles. Synonyms serious, earnest, grave, sober, thoughtful, sedate, glum, staid, portentousDefinition of a considerable size or value That is a very substantial improvement in the current situation. Synonyms big, significant, considerable, goodly, large, important, generous, worthwhile, tidy (informal), ample, sizable or sizeable You won't be asked to do anything too taxing. Synonyms demanding, trying, wearing, heavy, tough, tiring, punishing, exacting, stressful, sapping, onerous, burdensome, wearisome, enervatingDefinition causing concern and anxiety Synonyms disturbing, trying, taxing, difficult, upsetting, alarming, grave, distressing, tricky, unpleasant, dismaying, sticky (informal), traumatic, unsettling, daunting, harassing, troublesome, problematic, harrowing, prickly (informal), disquieting, niggling, thorny, perturbing, worrisome, nerve-wracking, bothersome, vexatious |