Heft

usgb/heft/
noun

The weight of someone or something.

The heft of the box surprised me.
Visual representation of "heft" - The weight of someone or something

Often appears as...

  • considerable heft
  • surprising heft
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Surprising Weight

Used to express unexpected heaviness of objects, not generally for light items.

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Despite its small size, the statue had some heft to it.
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Physical Presence

Can suggest an object's size gives it a strong, noticeable presence.

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The old oak tree's heft dominated the garden.
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