Does Leaden Mean Heavy?

inertly heavy like lead; hard to lift or move: a leaden weight; leaden feet.

What does the word leaden mean?

1a : made of lead. b : of the color of lead : dull gray. 2a : oppressively heavy. b : sluggish.

What does a leaden sky mean?

A leaden sky or sea is dark grey and has no movement of clouds or waves. [literary] The weather was at its worst; bitterly cold, with leaden skies that gave minimum visibility. Synonyms: grey, dingy, overcast, sombre More Synonyms of leaden.