weighty

adjective
UK: /ˈweɪti/
US: /ˈweɪti/

  1. Important and serious.

    1. The weighty decision was made after careful consideration.
    2. Her speech addressed several weighty issues facing the community, so it was important to attend.

  2. Heavy.

    1. The box felt weighty when I tried to lift it.
    2. The sculpture was surprisingly weighty considering its delicate appearance, so be careful.

  3. Influential.

    1. He is a weighty figure in the political arena.
    2. The professor's weighty opinion was highly respected by all of his students during debates.

Synonyms

important significant serious influential heavy

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "weighty" in English means: Important and serious., Heavy., Influential..

The phonetic transcription of "weighty" is /ˈweɪti/ in British English and /ˈweɪti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "weighty": important, significant, serious, influential, heavy.

Example usage of "weighty": "The weighty decision was made after careful consideration.". More examples on the page.