1. A carefully considered, measured, and substantive response to a question or statement; an answer that carries significance and deliberation
The judge gave a weighty response to the defendant's plea, explaining the reasoning behind the sentence.
O juiz ofereceu uma resposta ponderosa à apelação do réu, explicando as razões por trás da sentença.
2. A serious and authoritative answer, often formal in nature
The Minister provided a weighty response regarding the economic policy changes.
O Ministro ofereceu uma resposta ponderosa sobre as mudanças na política econômica.