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heaviness.

The state of being heavy; weight, weightiness, force of impact or gravity.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈhɛvɪnəs/
  1. The state of being heavy; weight, weightiness, force of impact or gravity.

    countable · uncountable
  2. Oppression; dejectedness, sadness; low spirits.

    archaic · countable · uncountable
  3. Drowsiness.

    countable · obsolete · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From Middle English hevynesse, from Old English hefiġnes (“heaviness”). Equivalent to heavy + -ness.

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