heavyweight

Definitions

A person or thing of above-average weight, especially a boxer in the heaviest weight class.

A person of great influence, importance, or intellectual stature in a particular field.

Something that is notably large, serious, or difficult to deal with.

Examples

The heavyweight boxer defended his title in a thrilling match that lasted all twelve rounds.

She is considered a political heavyweight who has influenced many of the party's recent policy decisions.

Synonyms

influential person leader power player person of importance key figure titan bigwig

Antonyms

lightweight insignificant person nobody nonentity unimportant person small fry minor player