Heavy and Riveting

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Heavy adjective - Causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest.

Usage example: the study of history doesn't have to be all about dull heavy reading and the memorization of dates

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Riveting is an antonym for heavy.

Nearby Words: heave, heavyweight, heaviness, heaved, heavily

Riveting adjective - Holding the attention or provoking interest.

Usage example: a riveting explanation of light waves that fascinated the class

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Heavy is an antonym for riveting.

Nearby Words: riveted, rivet, riveter

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