heavily meaning and definition

HEAVILY adverb

Definition of heavily (adverb)

1. to a considerable degree
   • "he relied heavily on others' data"
   • synonyms: to a great extent
2. in a heavy-footed manner
   • "he walked heavily up the three flights to his room"
3. with great force
   • "she hit her arm heavily against the wall"
4. in a manner designed for heavy duty
   • "a heavily constructed car"; "heavily armed"
5. slowly as if burdened by much weight
   • "time hung heavy on their hands"
   • synonyms: heavy
6. in a labored manner
   • "he breathed heavily"
7. indulging excessively
   • "he drank heavily"
   • synonyms: hard, intemperately
   • antonym: lightly