weightily

• Adverbe signifiant « de manière grave, importante ou influente ». Utilisé pour décrire des actions ou des paroles qui portent un poids, une autorité ou une importance considérables.

An adverb meaning "in a serious, important, or influential manner." It is used to describe actions or speech that carry significant weight, authority, or gravity.

1. In a heavy or ponderous mannerC1formal

   In a way that is physically heavy or burdensome.

   de manière lourde

   • He walked weightily across the room, his boots echoing on the floor.
   • The box was packed weightily with books and papers.
   • She moved weightily under the load of her backpack.

   Synonymesmassivelyponderously

   Antonymesairilylightly

2. With great seriousness or importanceC1formal

   In a manner that conveys significance, gravity, or authority.

   de façon grave et solennelle

   • The judge spoke weightily about the consequences of the verdict.
   • He weightily emphasized the need for immediate action.
   • She weightily considered the implications of her decision.

   Synonymesconsequentiallyearnestlygravelyimportantlymomentouslyponderouslyprofoundlyseriouslysignificantlysolemnly

   Antonymescasuallyflippantlyfrivolouslylightlysuperficiallytrivially