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weightily

UK
/ˈweɪtɪli/
US
/ˈweɪtɪli/

Translations

weightilyadverb
UK
/ˈweɪtɪli/
US
/ˈweɪtɪli/
gravementDans un registre soutenu : d’une manière grave, sérieuse et importante.
The judge spoke weightily about the consequences of the crime.
Le juge a parlé gravement des conséquences du crime.
lourdementAu sens concret ou figuré : avec lourdeur, de façon pesante.
He sighed weightily as he considered the difficult decision ahead.
Il soupira lourdement en envisageant la décision difficile qui l’attendait.
Synonyms
heavily
ponderously
seriously
significantly
substantially
Antonyms
lightly

Definitions

weightilyadverb
In a manner that is serious and important.
The judge spoke weightily about the consequences of the crime.
In a way that is heavy or burdensome.
He sighed weightily as he considered the difficult decision ahead.
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