heavy
UK: ˈhɛvi | US: ˈhɛvi
adj. having great weight; difficult to lift or move
adj. of great density or thickness
adj. severe or intense in degree (e.g., heavy rain)
adj. emotionally or mentally burdensome
heavy = heav<weight> + y<adjective suffix>
- heav (Old English hefig, from Proto-Germanic habīgaz, meaning "weighty, burdensome")
- y (adjective-forming suffix, indicating a quality or state)
Etymology Origin:
The word "heavy" traces back to Old English hefig, derived from Proto-Germanic habīgaz, which is linked to the root hab- (to have, hold). This reflects the idea of "having weight" or "being burdensome." Over time, the meaning expanded metaphorically to include intensity (e.g., heavy rain) and emotional weight. The suffix -y solidifies its role as an adjective.
The box was too heavy for her to carry alone.
Heavy fog delayed the morning flights.
He felt a heavy sadness after the news.
The table is made of heavy oak wood.
She wore a heavy coat to brace against the cold.