Added 10 October 2026
heaviness
/ˈhɛvɪnəs/ noun
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- The state of being heavy; weight, weightiness, force of impact or gravity.
- Oppression; dejectedness, sadness; low spirits.
- Drowsiness.
Origin
From Middle English hevynesse, from Old English hefiġnes (“heaviness”). Equivalent to heavy + -ness.
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