Heavily — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adverb /ˈhe-və-lē/ heavi·ly

Meaning & Definition of Heavily

Heavily (adverb)

  1. to a great degree, severely
  2. slowly and laboriously, dully
  3. with sorrow, grievously

Heavily (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to a great degree

    "heavily spiced sausage"

    "the family was heavily in debt"

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Heavily

The most common words with a similar meaning to Heavily:

Chiefly dialect: monstrous

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Heavily

Words with the opposite meaning of Heavily:

Near Antonyms of Heavily

Origin & Etymology of Heavily

First known use: before 12th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Heavily

Words & Phrases Containing Heavily

Frequently Asked Questions about Heavily

What does "Heavily" mean?

"Heavily" means to a great degree, severely. As an adverb, it is defined as: to a great degree, severely.

What is another word for "Heavily"?

Other words for "Heavily" include achingly, almighty, archly, awful, awfully, badly, beastly and blisteringly. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Heavily" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Heavily"?

There are 124 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Heavily". Common alternatives include achingly, almighty, archly, awful, awfully, badly, beastly, blisteringly, bone and colossally.

What is the opposite of "Heavily"?

Antonyms of "Heavily" include little, negligibly, nominally, slightly and somewhat. Near antonyms include meagerly, scantily, barely and hardly.

How do you use "Heavily" in a sentence?

Examples of "Heavily" in a sentence: "heavily spiced sausage"; "the family was heavily in debt".

Is "Heavily" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Heavily" is an adverb.

Is "Heavily" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B1-level word, "Heavily" is typical of Cambridge B1 Preliminary (PET), IELTS band 4.0–5.0, TOEFL iBT 42–71, PTE Academic 43–58, TOEIC Listening & Reading 550+.

How do you pronounce "Heavily"?

"Heavily" is pronounced /ˈhe-və-lē/ and divided into syllables as heavi·ly.