Weighty Meaning in English

word

US

ˈweɪˌti/, /ˈweɪti

WAY-tee

UK

wˈeɪti

WAY-tee

Definition

Describes something that is heavy (has a lot of weight) or something that is very important and serious, often used for decisions or topics.

Usage & Nuances

"Weighty" is formal and often used for important issues, ideas, or decisions, not just physical weight. Common in formal writing and speeches. Don't use it for people or everyday objects unless describing something very literal or serious.

• Spanish: pesado - importante
• Portuguese (BR): pesado - importante
• Portuguese (PT): pesado - importante
• Chinese (Simplified): 沉重的 - 重要的
• Chinese (Traditional): 沉重的 - 重要的
• Hindi: भारी - महत्वपूर्ण
• Arabic: ثقيل - هام
• Bengali: ভারী - গুরুগম্ভীর
• Russian: тяжёлый - важный
• Japanese: 重い - 重大な
• Vietnamese: nặng - nghiêm trọng
• Korean: 무거운 - 중대한
• Turkish: ağır - ciddi
• Urdu: بھاری - سنجیدہ
• Indonesian: berat - serius

Example Sentences

The box was too weighty for me to lift alone.

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He made a weighty decision about his future.

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The teacher discussed a weighty topic in class.

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That was a weighty speech—everyone in the audience was silent.

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She gave me a weighty look before answering.

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This is a weighty matter—we can’t just ignore it.

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