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Synonyms of weighty

22 similar words

Another word for weighty is grave. Other synonyms of weighty are solemn, austere, frightful, demure and serious.

Synonyms and similar words for weighty

adjectiveImportant; serious; not trivial or petty.

  • graveCharacterised by a dignified sense of seriousness.
  • solemnDeeply serious and sombre; grave.
  • austere
  • frightful
  • demureModest, quiet, reserved, or serious.
  • seriousImportant; weighty; not insignificant.
  • earnestPossessing or characterised by seriousness.
  • grievousSerious, grave, dire, or dangerous.
  • lack-laughterCheerless; sombre; serious.
  • thoughtful
  • saturnine
  • sedateOf a person or animal, or their behaviour: calm and composed (often in a dignified manner), and avoiding or unaffected...
  • solemncholy humorousSolemn; serious.
  • soberSubdued; solemn; grave.
  • somber
  • sombreGrave; extremely serious.
  • staidNot capricious or impulsive; sedate, serious, sober.
  • stern
  • sweer UK, dialectal
  • weightsomeOf, pertaining to, possessing, or characterised by weight; weighty; weightful; heavy; grave; grievous.
  • sad obsoleteDignified, serious, grave.
  • sage obsolete

Meaning of weighty

  1. adjective Having a lot of weight; heavy.
  2. adjective Important; serious; not trivial or petty.
  3. adjective Rigorous; severe; afflictive.

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Questions about synonyms of weighty

What is another word for weighty?
Weighty has 22 synonyms on Word.ws, such as grave, solemn, austere, frightful, demure, serious, earnest and grievous.
What does weighty mean?
Weighty means having a lot of weight; heavy.

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