PONDEROUS


Meaning of PONDEROUS in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ pɒndərəs ]

1.

Ponderous writing or speech is very serious, uses more words than necessary, and is rather dull.

He had a dense, ponderous style.

ADJ [ disapproval ]

• pon‧der‧ous‧ly

...the rather ponderously titled ‘Recommendation for National Reconciliation and Salvation’.

ADV : ADV with v

2.

A movement or action that is ponderous is very slow or clumsy. ( WRITTEN )

His steps were heavy and ponderous.

ADJ

• pon‧der‧ous‧ly

Wilson shifted ponderously in his chair.

ADV : ADV with v

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