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2heathen noun, plural heathens or heathen 1 : an unconverted member of a people or nation that does not acknowledge the God of the Bible

2 : an uncivilized or irreligious person

— hea·then·dom noun

— hea·then·ism noun

hea·then·ish adjective : resembling or characteristic of heathens : BARBAROUS

Synonyms

Neanderthal, barbarous, heathen, rude, savage, uncivil, uncivilized, uncultivated, wild—more at SAVAGE

heath·er noun : a northern and alpine evergreen heath with usu. lavender flowers

— heath·ery adjective

heat lightning noun : flashes of light without thunder ascribed to distant lightning reflected by high clouds

heat·stroke noun : a disorder marked esp. by high body temperature without sweating and by collapse that follows prolonged exposure to excessive heat

1heave verb heaved or hove ; heav·ing 1 : to rise or lift upward

2 : to propel through the air by a forward motion of the hand and arm : THROW

3 : to rise and fall rhythmically; also : PANT

4 : to disgorge the stomach contents through the mouth; also : to make an effort to vomit

5 : PULL, PUSH

— heav·er noun

Synonyms

[1] boost, heft, hoist, jack; also elevate, hike, raise, rear, up, uplift, upraise

[2] cast, catapult, chuck, dash, fire, fling, hurl, hurtle, launch, peg, pelt, pitch, sling, throw, toss—more at THROW

2heave noun 1 : an effort to lift or raise

2 : THROW, CAST

3 : an upward motion

4 plural : a chronic lung disease of horses marked by difficult breathing and persistent cough

heav·en noun 1 : FIRMAMENT — usu. used in pl.

2 often cap : the abode of the Deity and of the blessed dead; also : a spiritual state of everlasting communion with God

3 cap : GOD 1

4 : a place or condition of supreme happiness

— heav·en·ward adverb or adjective

Synonyms

Eden, Elysium, paradise, utopia—more at PARADISE

ecstasy, elation, euphoria, exhilaration, intoxication, paradise, rapture, rhapsody, transport—more at ECSTASY

heav·en·ly adjective 1 : of or relating to heaven or the heavens

2 a : suggesting the blessed state of heaven

b : highly pleasing

Synonyms

[1] Elysian, celestial, empyrean, supernal—more at CELESTIAL

[2b] agreeable, darling, delectable, delicious, delightful, enjoyable, luscious, pleasurable

heavi·ly adverb : to a large degree

1heavy adjective heavi·er; -est 1 : having great weight

2 : hard to bear

3 : of weighty import : SERIOUS

4 : characterized by intensity of quality : DEEP, PROFOUND

5 : burdened with something oppressive; also : PREGNANT

6 : SLUGGISH

7 a : lacking sparkle or vivacity : DRAB

b : DOLEFUL

8 : DROWSY

9 : greater than the average of its kind or class

10 : very rich and hard to digest; also : not properly raised or leavened

11 : producing goods (as steel) used in the production of other goods

12 : threatening to rain or snow

— heavi·ness noun

Synonyms

[1] hefty, massive, ponderous, weighty; also burdensome, leaden, lumpish; bulky, elephantine, outsize; overweight, top-heavy; solid, substantial

Antonyms

light, lightweight, weightless

[2] bitter, brutal, burdensome, cruel, excruciating, grievous, grim, hard, harsh, inhuman, murderous, onerous, oppressive, rough, rugged, severe, stiff, tough, trying—more at HARSH

[12] cloudy, dull, hazy, overcast—more at OVERCAST

2heavy noun, plural heav·ies 1 : a theatrical role representing a dignified or imposing person

2 : a villain esp. in a story

heavy–du·ty adjective : able to withstand unusual strain

heavy–hand·ed adjective 1 : lacking dexterity, nimbleness, or grace : CLUMSY

2 : unduly exacting : HARSH

Synonyms

[1] awkward, clumsy, gawky, graceless, lubberly, lumpish, ungainly, unhandy—more at CLUMSY

[2] austere, authoritarian, flinty, hard, harsh, ramrod, rigid, rigorous, severe, stern, strict—more at SEVERE

heavy·heart·ed adjective : SADDENED, DESPONDENT

heavy lifting noun : a burdensome or laborious duty

heavy metal noun : energetic and highly amplified electronic rock music

heavy·set adjective : stocky and compact in build

Synonyms

chunky, dumpy,