What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Weighty vs Weightily - What's the difference?

weighty | weightily |

As an adjective weighty

is having weight; heavy; ponderous; as, a weighty body.

As an adverb weightily is

in a weighty manner; ponderously; forcibly.

weighty

English

(Webster 1913)

Adjective

(er)
  • Having weight; heavy; ponderous; as, a weighty body.
  • Adapted to turn the balance in the mind, or to convince; important; forcible; serious; momentous.
  • Rigorous; severe; afflictive.

    • weightily

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a weighty manner; ponderously; forcibly.