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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

showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or difficult situations

Extremely beautiful or attractive.

not moving or flowing; showing no activity or development

Capable of being decomposed by natural biological processes, typically by bacteria or other living o...

Causing or showing a fondness for causing trouble in a playful way.

having an even surface; without difficulties; flowing easily