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ponderous

adjective

/ˈpɑːndərəs/

Meaning

slow and clumsy because of great weight; dull and labored

The ponderous lecture made it hard for students to stay awake.

heavy, bulky, cumbersome, massive

light, agile, graceful

ponderous steps, ponderous speech, ponderous tone

Extremely tiring and demanding.

not mixed or diluted with any different or extra elements; pure

relating to Africa or its people

Relating to horse riding or horseback riders.

having a pleasant flavor; delicious

relating to the North or South Pole; opposite in nature or character