Heaviness and Sadness

Heaviness

Heaviness noun - Persisting sadness.
Usage example: nothing lifted the heaviness of her heart after her loss

Sadness and heaviness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sadness" instead a noun "Heaviness".

Nearby Words: heavy, heave, heavily

Sadness

Sadness noun - A state or spell of low spirits.

Heaviness and sadness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Heaviness" instead a noun "Sadness".

Nearby Words: sad, sadly
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