Synonyms for heavy
56 synonyms for “heavy”, grouped by meaning. Dark green words mean nearly the same thing; light green ones are close in some uses.
Heavy as in “big”
adjective: of great intensity or power or force
- big
- hard
- powerful
- fat
- large
- great
- concentrated
- forced
- slow
- full
- tough
- cold
Heavy as in “ponderous”
adjective: of comparatively great physical weight or density
- ponderous
- dense
- overweight
- massive
- thick
- hefty
- stiff
- impenetrable
- dull
- compact
- fleshy
- dry
- bulky
- lumbering
Heavy as in “punishing”
adjective: characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
- punishing
- laborious
- arduous
- earnest
- backbreaking
- toilsome
- operose
- grueling
Heavy as in “grave”
adjective: of great gravity or crucial import; requiring serious thought
- grave
- severe
- lowering
- grievous
- important
- threatening
- pregnant
- substantial
- serious
- gross
Heavy as in “sound”
adjective: (of sleep) deep and complete
- sound
- deep
- harsh
- profound
- intense
- considerable
Heavy as in “weighty”
adjective: marked by great psychological weight; weighted down especially with sadness or troubles or weariness
- weighty
- leaden
- oppressive
- onerous
- burdensome
- effortful
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