weighs a lot; hard to lift
This box is too heavy for me to carry.
more than usual in amount or degree
The storm brought heavy rain all day.
does something more than usual
He is a heavy sleeper and doesn't wake up easily.
large and solid
The heavy door was hard to open.
thick
She wore a heavy coat in the cold weather.
full of something
The air was heavy with smoke from the fire.
large and powerful
Heavy trucks use a lot of fuel.
involving a lot of work
It was a heavy day with many meetings.
hard and needing strength
Moving furniture is heavy work.
hitting with a lot of force
The box fell with a heavy thud.
large in amount or solid
Avoid heavy meals before bed.
carrying big weapons
The heavy soldiers carried large guns.
loud and deep
His heavy breathing showed he was tired.
using a lot of something
That old car is heavy on gas.
serious and hard to understand
The book was too heavy for young readers.
dangerous with big waves
The heavy sea made sailing dangerous.
hot and hard to breathe
The heavy air made everyone feel tired.
wet and hard to move on
The heavy mud made walking difficult.
very strict
The teacher was heavy on students who were late.
a strong man who protects someone
The celebrity had two heavies for security.
strong beer
He ordered a pint of heavy at the pub.