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heavy

Definition for heavy

adjective as in depressed; gloomy weather

adjective as in listless, slow

Strongest match

sluggish

Strong matches

apathetic, lethargic, torpid

noun as in role of the villain

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Example Sentences

"The country experienced its worst drought in 70 years during August and September, followed by heavy rains in October, raising fears that the flowering crop could fail."

From BBC

Iron Maiden were formed in east London in 1975 by bass player Steve Harris, were pioneers of the new wave of British heavy metal movement and have now sold more than 130 million albums worldwide.

From BBC

And more than 30 current and former members of staff said a culture of heavy drinking led to instances when founder Benjamin Cohen and his husband behaved inappropriately towards younger male employees.

From BBC

Israel had been launching increasingly heavy airstrikes against targets inside Syria it said were part of the supply chain Iran used to get weapons to Hezbollah in Lebanon.

From BBC

Cast-iron pans do tend to be heavy, though.

From Salon

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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