Weighty Meaning in English
word
ˈweɪˌti/, /ˈweɪti
WAY-tee
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 - importantePortuguese (BR): pesado - importantePortuguese (PT): pesado - importanteChinese (Simplified): 沉重的 - 重要的Chinese (Traditional): 沉重的 - 重要的Hindi: भारी - महत्वपूर्णArabic: ثقيل - هامBengali: ভারী - গুরুগম্ভীরRussian: тяжёлый - важныйJapanese: 重い - 重大なVietnamese: nặng - nghiêm trọngKorean: 무거운 - 중대한Turkish: ağır - ciddiUrdu: بھاری - سنجیدہIndonesian: berat - serius
Example Sentences
The box was too weighty for me to lift alone.
basic
He made a weighty decision about his future.
basic
The teacher discussed a weighty topic in class.
basic
That was a weighty speech—everyone in the audience was silent.
natural
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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