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christening A slang term used to describe the act of getting drunk or heavily intoxicated. ■ "I'm going to christen this new bar by ordering a double shot of tequila and downing it in one gulp."
depend To rely heavily on someone or something, often to the point of being unable to function without it. ■ "I depend on my morning cup of coffee to get me through the day."
Fraternity A group of men who are friends and enjoy drinking heavily together. ■ "The fraternity brothers spent the whole night drinking and singing offensive songs about women."
lap A sudden and violent shaking or vibrating of a person, animal, or object. ■ "He had been drinking heavily when he suddenly began to lap around on the dance floor like a fish out of water."
lightly adverb meaning not very heavy or serious; in a relaxed and casual manner ■ "I told her I was going for a run, but she asked if it was lightly or lightly heavily. I had to clarify."
reamed To rewatch a movie or TV show multiple times while eating and drinking heavily ■ "I always end up reamed when I try to watch a horror movie before bedtime."
Respirator A device used to force air into the lungs and remove carbon dioxide. ■ "I forgot my respirator at home, so I had to breathe heavily while jogging."
steep an extremely steep slope or incline ■ "I had to take a deep breath before climbing the steep stairs to my apartment," said John, panting heavily.
stomping The act of rapidly and heavily hitting something or someone with your feet, often as a way to express anger or frustration. ■ "I'm so mad at you! I'm going to stomp on this keyboard until it breaks!"
Supported Having been given or received a large sum of money, especially by the government. ■ The politician was heavily supported by the wealthy donors, allowing him to purchase an expensive campaign plane and run for office.
Weighed To have been weighed down by an overwhelming sense of dread or anxiety. ■ After hearing the news, John was weighed down so heavily that he couldn't even lift a finger.
weighs To be weighed down by a heavy burden, or to be preoccupied with a heavy matter. ■ "He weighs heavily on my mind because I know he's always there waiting for me."
armory A large building or room filled with weapons, armor, and other military equipment. ■ "John accidentally walked into the armory while on a tour of the base. He was immediately surrounded by heavily armed soldiers who mistook him for an intruder."
battleship A large, heavily armed ship that is used for naval warfare. It has multiple turrets and cannon, and is designed to withstand enemy fire. ■ "I can't believe you accidentally docked your battleship in the wrong harbor! That must have been quite a sight!"
breath The misty vapor that we expel from our lungs when we exhale. It is also the life force that animates us. ■ "I forgot to feed my fish, and it started breathing heavily. I knew I had to act fast before it suffocated."
downpour a sudden and heavy rainstorm characterized by a rapid, continuous descent of water from the clouds a torrential rainstorm that pours down so heavily it's like someone has opened a hose on your head ■ The downpour lasted for hours, drenching everything in sight and turning the streets into a slippery mess. I forgot my umbrella and now I'm soaked. Looks like I'll be going home with a new "rainbow" hairdo!
Industrious Demonstrating a strong work ethic and dedication to one's goals, even when faced with adversity or challenges. Also known as "workaholic" or "overachiever". ■ "Despite the fact that it was raining heavily outside, John remained industrious and continued working on his project until it was completed."
inspectors Noun: A person or thing that inspects something to make sure it is in good condition or follows certain rules or regulations. ■ The food safety inspector caught the restaurant owner red-handed using illegal cooking practices. He shut down the restaurant and fined the owner heavily.
labour The act of working hard and exerting oneself to produce something. ■ I had to labour all day in the garden to get my flowers to bloom, but it was worth it in the end. "Labour" is a word that has many synonyms, but none of them can quite capture the sheer effort and dedication required to complete a task. ■ "I had to labour tirelessly over my project to make sure it was perfect," said the student, who ended up submitting a paper with spelling errors and grammatical mistakes., "Labour" is also used as a euphemism for a difficult or unpleasant task that requires physical effort. ■ "I had to labour up the hill with my backpack," said the hiker, who was sweating profusely and panting heavily.
pearls A group of people who are always asking the same question over and over again. ■ "I'm sorry, but what is the capital of France?" asked the pearl to the clerk at the passport office. The clerk sighed heavily and replied, "Paris." The pearl thought for a moment before asking, "But what is the capital of France again?"
processional adjective Characterized by or resembling a procession., Full of pomp and ceremony; elaborate and grandiose. ■ "The processional march down the red carpet was led by the majestic king and queen, followed by a long line of heavily armed guards.", "The processional funeral service for the deceased was a solemn affair, with the family and friends waving white flowers as the casket was carried out of the church."
slowly adverbial modifier used to describe an action or process that is performed at a pace that is too slow for the speaker's liking, often resulting in frustration or boredom. ■ "I can't believe my internet connection is so slowly loading this video," said John, as he sat on the couch and sighed heavily.