Definition

Having a lot of weight or importance; serious or significant.

Example

The weighty decision required careful consideration from all members of the committee.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Did you hear about the weighty decisions they made at the meeting?

Yeah, I heard they discussed some really important issues.

It's crazy how such weighty matters can impact everyone.

Absolutely, we should all pay attention to those changes.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Weighty → It is formed from "weight" (from Old English *wiht*, meaning a measure of heaviness) and "-y" (a suffix used to form adjectives indicating a characteristic). The word "weighty" means having a significant amount of weight or heaviness.

Memory Tip

Think of 'weight' as a measure of heaviness, and the '-y' indicates that something has that characteristic. So, weighty means something that is heavy.

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