adverb
- in a serious, important, or significant manner
- in a heavy or ponderous manner
Examples
- The judge spoke weightily about the consequences of the defendant’s actions.
- She nodded weightily, understanding the gravity of the situation.
- The professor weightily considered each student’s proposal before responding.
- He moved weightily across the room, his footsteps echoing on the wooden floor.
- The committee weightily deliberated over the budget cuts.
- The elephant walked weightily through the tall grass.