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Comparative for having, or burdened with, a great or heavy weight
“All but one of the barges were heavily loaded.”
Comparative for slowly, in a laborious or ponderous manner
“Wagons carrying the wounded trundled heavily past, headed for the fords and Virginia.”
Comparative for to an excessive or immoderate degree
“Colonel Rall had been drinking heavily the night before.”
Comparative for to a very large or great degree
“It is not surprising that the population of the estate is heavily biased towards the younger age groups.”
Comparative for to a complete or absolute degree
“The country's only chance at qualification will be to defeat their opponents heavily and hope for the other games to go in their favor.”
Comparative for in a dense or thick manner
“On one side, a light could be seen shining into the heavily misted air from a window.”
Comparative for at a slow speed
Comparative for indulging excessively
Comparative for in a forceful or powerful manner
Comparative for in a harsh or severe manner
Comparative for with great endeavor or resolve
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