weighty

Meanings

• adjective

  having or showing a great importance, seriousness, or solemnity; significant and impressive

• adjective

  having or showing a great weight or mass; heavy

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈweɪti/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with weighty
heavy , weighy , vey , key

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Variants

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weightier , weightiest , weightily , weightiness , weightinesses , weighty

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Forms

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weightier, weightiest

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Etymology

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Old English wēgthig, from wēgt 'weight' + -ig 'having, bearing, characterized by'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'weighty' comes from the Old English word 'wēgthig', which means 'having weight' or 'bearing weight'.

2. The adjective 'weighty' is often used to describe important or serious topics or situations.

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Related Concepts

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1. gravitas: A serious and dignified demeanor or attitude, often used in reference to important or formal situations.

2. significance: The quality or state of being worthy of attention or importance; the quality or state of having or showing importance.

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Culture

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In literature, 'weighty' is often used to describe important or serious topics. In art, it can refer to the physical weight or mass of a sculpture or painting. In music, a 'weighty' sound might be described as rich, full, or powerful.

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2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase, such as 'Weighty words have great importance' or 'Weighty means serious and significant'.

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