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Updated June 2026
To a great degree or in large amounts; with great weight or force. It describes intensity, quantity, or the manner in which something occurs with significant impact.
“It rained heavily throughout the night, flooding several low-lying areas.”
/ˈhɛvɪli/
heav·i·ly
Contains -LY adverb ending; double vowels E-A in early positions
Worth 16 points; the V and Y provide good scoring opportunities
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