1. the quality or state of being heavy in weight
2. a feeling of sadness, depression, or emotional burden
3. the quality of being difficult to bear or endure

Examples

• The heaviness of the suitcase made it difficult to carry upstairs.
• She felt a heaviness in her chest after hearing the sad news.
• The heaviness of his responsibilities weighed on his mind.
• A strange heaviness overcame her, and she needed to sit down.
• The heaviness of the atmosphere before the storm was noticeable.
• He complained about the heaviness in his legs after the long hike.
• The heaviness of grief made it hard for her to get out of bed.