weightier

Definitions

Having greater physical mass or heaviness.

More significant, serious, or influential in nature.

Examples

The judge felt that the defense's argument was weightier than the prosecution's initial claims.

As she grew older, she found that her responsibilities became significantly weightier.

The author's latest novel deals with weightier themes than his previous lighthearted comedies.

Synonyms

heavier more significant more serious more important graver more substantial more profound

Antonyms

lighter trivial insignificant frivolous minor unimportant superficial