weightier

Of greater significance

Weightier is the comparative form of weighty.

Something weightier carries more physical mass: The larger box proved weightier than expected.

More often the word describes matters of greater importance or seriousness: We have weightier concerns than office gossip.

A weightier argument carries more persuasive force.

physical

heavier

Having more mass

thicker · solider · lumbering · leaden · laden · loaded · burdened · encumbered · packed · stuffed

gravitas

graver

More solemn or severe

burden

millstone

Grain-crushing circular stone

  • albatrossLong-winged oceanic bird
  • yokeCrosspiece binding draft animals
  • anchorSecures ships to seabed

dragging

Opposites
physical mass/heaviness

weightierlighter

Comparative of not heavy

airier · featherier · fluffier · buoyant · flimsy

importance/significance

weightiertrivial

Lacking significance or weight

unimportant · inconsequential · minor · insignificant · negligible

intellectual substance/depth

weightierfluffier

More soft and airy

lighter · superficial · shallow · frivolous · insubstantial

Family

weightiest

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