Definition

Having more weight or importance than something else.

Example

The weightier issues of the debate were discussed last.

Conversation

Have you noticed that the new textbook feels a lot weightier than the last one?

Yeah, I picked it up yesterday and thought the same thing!

I wonder if it's because it covers more topics this time.

That could be it. More content usually means a heavier book!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Weightier → It is formed from "weight" (from Old English *wiht*, meaning mass or heaviness) and "-ier" (a comparative suffix meaning more). The word "weightier" means having more weight or being heavier than something else.

Memory Tip

Think of 'weight' as mass or heaviness, and remember that 'weightier' means more heavy than something else.

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