heaviness

== English == === Etymology === From Middle English hevynesse, from Old English hefiġnes (“heaviness”). Equivalent to heavy +‎ -ness. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈhɛvɪnəs/ === Noun === heaviness (countable and uncountable, plural heavinesses) The state of being heavy; weight, weightiness, force of impact or gravity. (archaic) Oppression; dejectedness, sadness; low spirits. (obsolete) Drowsiness. ==== Translations ==== === Anagrams === evanishes