heftiness

noun

Definition of heftinessnext
1
as in largeness
the quality or state of being large in size a restaurant known for the heftiness of its portions

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2
as in heaviness
the state or quality of being heavy clerks no longer have to deal with the heftiness of paper files now that everything is filed on computers

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  1. bigness
  2. heaviness
  3. bulkiness
  4. weightiness
  5. generosity
  6. avoirdupois
  7. magnitude
  8. bulk
Noun
  • There was a bigness to not just the melodies and choruses, but to the emotions being expressed.
    — Brendan Hay, SPIN, 13 Apr. 2026
Definition of bigness
Noun
  • The kick drum has a touch of heaviness, but never crosses into muddiness.
    — Christian de Looper, PC Magazine, 30 June 2026
  • Trenin had a solid bounce-back campaign and is a very likable bottom-six winger offering heaviness, physicality, top-notch forechecking, and defensive value.
    — Harman Dayal, New York Times, 20 June 2026
Definition of heaviness
Noun
  • The Dobreva balconette bra is lightly lined and designed to lift your chest without the bulkiness of a push-up bra.
    — Olivia Dubyak, InStyle, 26 June 2026
  • Its bulkiness could be seen as both a blessing and a curse, as much of the weight is concentrated in the base to prevent the monitor from tipping over.
    — Tony Hoffman, PC Magazine, 2 June 2026
Definition of bulkiness
Noun
  • This full-tang steak knife had a nice balanced weightiness.
    — Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026
  • The somber atmospherics and satisfying weightiness allowed Dudamel to show off his new ensemble’s soloists and sections, which have prepped for his arrival by burnishing their sonic gold.
    — Justin Davidson, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2025
Definition of weightiness
Noun
  • Research published by the Natural Hazards Center found that donors may be motivated by generosity, a desire to feel directly connected to survivors or an opportunity to clear unwanted items from their homes.
    — Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • To be opening the show on Dolly’s 81st birthday is not only a celebration of a milestone, but of a life shaped by generosity, courage, and purpose that, in this moment, feels not only uplifting and inspiring, but essential.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 7 July 2026
Definition of generosity
Noun
  • To make the most of the full fury of its hot-cam performance, the Integra was trimmed of 140 pounds of not-so-necessary avoirdupois.
    — Barry Winfield, Car and Driver, 21 May 2020
  • McCormick was a member of the Jolly Fat Men’s Club, a fraternal group that celebrated avoirdupois.
    — John Kelly, Washington Post, 23 Sep. 2017
Definition of avoirdupois
Noun
  • Researchers estimate an event of similar magnitude has an average return period of about 180 years.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026
  • On the morning of the upcoming Mars-Uranus conjunction, try to spot this eighth-magnitude star as well.
    — Joe Rao, Space.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of magnitude
Noun
  • Their legacy, their reputation, and the overwhelming bulk of their personal net worth remain inextricably tethered to the long-term success of the enterprise.
    — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 6 July 2026
  • This polished bag pulls together any outfit effortlessly and is the perfect compact size without adding bulk.
    — Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
Definition of bulk
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