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ponderous Definition and Meaning in English (ponderous definition)

adjective
Synonyms:heavyclumsycumbersome
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Ponderous definition: Describing something that is slow and clumsy because of its great weight or size.

Definitions of Ponderous

  1. 1adjective

    Describing something that is slow and clumsy because of its great weight or size.

  2. 2adjective

    Referring to something that is dull, laborious, or excessively serious and lacking in liveliness.

Example Sentences

“The old machine made a ponderous sound as it started up.”

“He delivered a ponderous lecture on the history of economics.”

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nounponderousness
adverbponderously

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Ponderous definition: Describing something that is slow and clumsy because of its great weight or size.
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'Ponderous' translates to 'ponderous' in English. Ponderous definition: Describing something that is slow and clumsy because of its great weight or size.
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