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heavy-laden

/ˈhev.i ˈleɪ.dən/

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adjective

/ˈhev.i ˈleɪ.dən/C2formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее или литературное прилагательное, описывающее кого-то или что-то, обременённое тяжёлой ношей, физически или эмоционально.

An old-fashioned or literary adjective describing someone or something burdened with a heavy load, either physically or emotionally.

  1. Burdened by caresC1formal

    Feeling weighed down by worries, troubles, or responsibilities.

    ruОтягощённый заботами

    • The heavy-laden mother worried constantly about her children's future.
    • He came to the counselor as a heavy-laden soul seeking relief.
    • The poem describes a heavy-laden heart struggling with grief.

    Synonymsburdenedcarewornoppressedoverburdenedtroubled

    Antonymscarefreelightheartedunburdeneduntroubled

  2. Bearing a physical loadB2formal

    Carrying a heavy weight or burden.

    ruТяжело нагруженный

    • The heavy-laden donkey struggled up the steep mountain path.
    • Workers returned home heavy-laden with tools and equipment.
    • The heavy-laden ship slowly made its way through the storm.

    Synonymsburdenedencumberedloadedoverloaded

Forms
  • more heavy-laden comparative form
  • most heavy-laden superlative form