1. (

• heavily ,
• to_a_great_extent

) to a considerable degree; "he relied heavily on others' data" ;

2. (

• heavily ,

) in a heavy-footed manner; "he walked heavily up the three flights to his room" ;

3. (

• heavily ,

) with great force; "she hit her arm heavily against the wall" ;

4. (

• heavily ,

) in a manner designed for heavy duty; "a heavily constructed car"; "heavily armed" ;

5. (

• heavy ,
• heavily ,

) slowly as if burdened by much weight; "time hung heavy on their hands" ;

6. (

• heavily ,

) in a labored manner; "he breathed heavily" ;

7. (

• heavily ,
• intemperately ,
• hard ,

) indulging excessively; "he drank heavily" ;