WEIGHTY


Meaning of WEIGHTY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈwā-tē ]

adjective

( 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 ˈwā-tə-lē adverb

• weight·i·ness ˈwā-tē-nəs noun

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