Definition

In a way that is heavy or substantial; with a lot of weight or force.

Example

He heftily lifted the box onto the shelf without any help.

Conversation

Did you see how much he lifted at the gym yesterday?

Yeah, he really went heftily on that last set!

I was impressed; I can barely lift half of that.

Same here! I think I need to train a bit more.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Heftily is derived from "heft" (from Old English "heft", meaning weight or heaviness) and the suffix "-ily" (meaning in a manner). The word "heftily" means in a heavy or weighty manner.

Memory Tip

Think of 'heft' as relating to weight, and remember that 'heftily' describes doing something in a heavy or weighty way.

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