heaviness
Pronunciation: [ˈhɛviness]
Word
Context: "physical property"
(noun) the condition of being heavy. When something is heavy, it feels hard to lift or move. It’s like when you try to carry a big backpack; it makes you feel tired.
Example
The heaviness of the box made it difficult for her to carry.
Example
The lightness of the balloon was surprising after handling the heaviness of the suitcase.
Example
Can you feel the heaviness of the rocks in your hands?
Context: "emotional state"
(noun) a feeling of sadness or worry. When people feel heavy-hearted, it means they are sad or burdened by their thoughts or feelings. It’s like when you feel gloomy after something bad happens.
Example
After talking to her friend, she felt less heaviness in her heart.
Example
His laughter took away the heaviness that had filled the room.
Example
Why do you think there is a heaviness in the atmosphere today?
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