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Meaning of the word ponderous in English

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ponderous

US /ˈpɑːn.dɚ.əs/
UK /ˈpɑːn.dɚ.əs/
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Adjective

1.

slow and clumsy because of great weight

Example:
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The elephant's movements were surprisingly graceful despite its ponderous size.
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The old machine made a ponderous noise as it started up.
Synonym:
heavybulkyclumsyawkwardslow
2.

dull, laborious, or excessively solemn

Example:
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The speaker's ponderous delivery put half the audience to sleep.
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He wrote a ponderous academic paper on the subject.
Synonym:
dullboringtediousmonotonoussolemn
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