weightier; weightiest
2
a
: weighing a considerable amount
b
: heavy in proportion to its bulk
weighty metal
Examples of weighty in a Sentence
She grabbed a weighty book off the shelf.
The film deals with some weighty issues.
Those are weighty arguments in your favor.
He was a weighty figure in the art world.
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John Werner, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
Wind cannot move this weighty pollen; bees, butterflies, and a host of other creatures must do the job.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 2025
As someone who ebikes regularly, and carries a weighty charger in my backpack for emergencies, this system holds great appeal – though the Tiler kickstand is a sizeable beast that probably wouldn't gel well with the svelte aesthetic of my folding commuter.
—New Atlas, 20 July 2025
The plants, growing six to eight feet tall, will need to be sturdily staked to support such a weighty crop.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 12 June 2025
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“Weighty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weighty. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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weighty
adjective
weightier; weightiest
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