heavyweight

/ˈhɛ.vi.weɪt/

HƐ · vi · weɪt (3 syllables)

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Definition

A very large, heavy, or impressive person.

Etymology

From heavy + weight.

Example Sentences

  • "an intellectual heavyweight"
  • "When Time magazine named Ann Coulter among its 100 "most influential people" last week, alongside such heavyweights as Ariel Sharon, Bill Clinton, Nelson Mandela, Kim Jong Il and the Dalai Lama, the choice produced guffaws online."
  • "Allen Gregory DeLongpre: Who's he? Patrick: He's only the most popular kid in school. Allen Gregory: Ah, the two heavyweights finally meet. Sure you're tired of all the buzz. Allen Gregory DeLongpre."
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