Heaviness of heart
noun
The feeling of being very sad or worried.
She felt a heaviness of heart knowing she would never see him again.
Often appears as...
- feel a heaviness of heart
- experience a heaviness of heart
noun
The state of feeling very serious or solemn, often due to a serious situation or event.
There was a heaviness of heart in the room as the news was delivered.
Often appears as...
- sense a heaviness of heart
- there was a heaviness of heart
noun
The feeling of being very sad or worried.
She felt a heaviness of heart knowing she would never see him again.
Often appears as...
- feel a heaviness of heart
- experience a heaviness of heart
noun
The state of feeling very serious or solemn, often due to a serious situation or event.
There was a heaviness of heart in the room as the news was delivered.
Often appears as...
- sense a heaviness of heart
- there was a heaviness of heart
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Weight
Understanding 'heaviness of heart' conveys deep emotional burden, more than simple sadness.
After the funeral, his heaviness of heart was apparent to all.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Usage
'Heaviness of heart' is a metaphor describing sadness as a physical burden in the chest.
The tragic news brought a heaviness of heart she couldn't articulate.
Pro Tip 3/3Expressive Depth
Use it to express profound sadness, such as grief, not for everyday disappointments.
He carried a heaviness of heart long after the incident.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Weight
Understanding 'heaviness of heart' conveys deep emotional burden, more than simple sadness.
After the funeral, his heaviness of heart was apparent to all.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Usage
'Heaviness of heart' is a metaphor describing sadness as a physical burden in the chest.
The tragic news brought a heaviness of heart she couldn't articulate.
Pro Tip 3/3Expressive Depth
Use it to express profound sadness, such as grief, not for everyday disappointments.
He carried a heaviness of heart long after the incident.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Weight
Understanding 'heaviness of heart' conveys deep emotional burden, more than simple sadness.
After the funeral, his heaviness of heart was apparent to all.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Usage
'Heaviness of heart' is a metaphor describing sadness as a physical burden in the chest.
The tragic news brought a heaviness of heart she couldn't articulate.
Pro Tip 3/3Expressive Depth
Use it to express profound sadness, such as grief, not for everyday disappointments.
He carried a heaviness of heart long after the incident.
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