Heavily — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Heavily
Heavily (adverb)
- to a great degree, severely
- slowly and laboriously, dully
- with sorrow, grievously
Heavily (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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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:
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
- CEFR level: B1 English Vocabulary — Page 7
- Topics: Grammar Function Words
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.