heavy

A2 · Elementary

adj. describing something that is very strong or happens a lot, like rain or traffic.

adj. of great force, power, or intensity; occurring in large quantities or at a high rate.

日本語:大※

“We were late for the movie because of the heavy traffic on the highway.”

“Heavy rainfall throughout the night caused the riverbanks to overflow, threatening several low-lying residential areas.”

B1 · Intermediate

adj. doing a specific activity more than most people, often something unhealthy.

adj. engaging in a specified activity with greater intensity or frequency than is typical.

日本語:ヘビー※

“My uncle was a heavy smoker for years before he finally decided to quit.”

“The study focused on heavy drinkers, examining the long-term physiological effects of high alcohol consumption over several decades.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

adj. describing a situation or topic that is very serious or sad.

adj. serious, somber, or oppressive in character; difficult to endure or process emotionally.

“The atmosphere in the room became heavy after they heard the bad news.”

“The documentary deals with some very heavy themes, including the psychological toll of long-term isolation during the war.”

B1 · Intermediate Cooking

adj. food that makes you feel very full or is hard for your stomach to process.

adj. containing high proportions of fat or protein; difficult to digest or causing a feeling of excessive fullness.

“I felt very sleepy after eating such a heavy meal in the middle of the day.”

“The traditional winter pudding was far too heavy for a summer garden party, where guests typically prefer lighter, fruit-based desserts.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Literary

adj. when your eyelids feel like they want to close because you are very tired.

adj. describing eyelids that are difficult to keep open due to extreme fatigue or drowsiness.

“His eyes grew heavy as he tried to finish the last chapter of his book.”

“With heavy eyelids and a fading sense of focus, the night-shift worker struggled to remain attentive during the final hour of his rotation.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Informal · Slang

n. a strong person hired to protect someone or a bad character in a story.

n. a person hired for physical protection or enforcement; alternatively, a villainous character in a dramatic production.

“The club owner hired a couple of heavies to stand by the entrance.”

“In many classic noir films, the protagonist must navigate a dangerous underworld populated by corrupt officials and hired heavies.”

C2 · Proficiency Informal · Dialect

v. to use your power or money to force someone to do what you want.

v. to exert strong pressure or influence on an individual or organisation to achieve a desired outcome.

“The big company tried to heavy the local council into approving the new mall.”

“The administration was accused of trying to heavy the independent committee into revising its critical report before the election.”