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heavily

UK
/ˈhɛv.ɪ.li/
US
/ˈhɛv.ɪ.li/

Translations

heavilyadverb
UK
/ˈhɛv.ɪ.li/
US
/ˈhɛv.ɪ.li/
lourdementPour l’idée de poids, de contrainte ou d’effet pénible.
He sighed heavily before answering.
Il a soupiré lourdement avant de répondre.
The rain fell heavily throughout the night.
La pluie est tombée fortement toute la nuit.
abondammentSurtout pour la pluie, les chutes de neige ou des quantités importantes.
It rained heavily all afternoon.
Il a plu abondamment tout l’après-midi.
Additional translations
sévèrementSurtout dans la langue soutenue ou journalistique, avec le sens de critique ou jugement intense.
Synonyms
densely
profoundly
significantly
greatly
seriously
substantially
thickly

Definitions

heavilyadverb
To a great degree; in large amounts or quantities.
The rain fell heavily throughout the night, causing flooding in some areas.
In a manner that is burdensome or oppressive.
He sighed heavily, feeling the weight of the decision he had to make.
With great force or intensity.
The boxer punched heavily, knocking his opponent to the ground.
In a way that is serious or intense.
The news was heavily criticized by the public for its biased reporting.
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