Heavily - Definition

adv 1: to a considerable degree; "he relied heavily on others'
data" [syn: heavily, to a great extent]
2: in a heavy-footed manner; "he walked heavily up the three
flights to his room"
3: with great force; "she hit her arm heavily against the wall"
4: in a manner designed for heavy duty; "a heavily constructed
car"; "heavily armed"
5: slowly as if burdened by much weight; "time hung heavy on
their hands" [syn: heavy, heavily]
6: in a labored manner; "he breathed heavily"
7: indulging excessively; "he drank heavily" [syn: heavily,
intemperately, hard] [ant: lightly]