adj.
Pronunciation: ' w ā -t ē
Function: adjective
Inflected Form: weight · i · er ; -est
Date: 15th century
1 a : of much importance or consequence : MOMENTOUS <a weighty problem> b : SOLEMN
2 a : weighing a considerable amount b : heavy in proportion to its bulk < weighty metal>
3 : POWERFUL , TELLING < weighty arguments>
synonyms see HEAVY
– weight · i · ly \ ' w ā -t ə -l ē \ adverb
– weight · i · ness \ ' w ā -t ē -n ə s \ noun