heavily

adv 1: to a considerable degree; "he relied heavily on others'

data" [syn: {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}]

6: indulging excessively; "he drank heavily" [syn: {intemperately},

{hard}] [ant: {lightly}]