Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ponderous
Adjective
/ˈpɒndərəs/
Definition
Having great weight or bulk; heavy and awkward.
Examples
- He made a ponderous speech that left the audience feeling bored.
- The ponderous suitcase was difficult to lift onto the train.
- Her ponderous writing style made it hard to engage with her ideas.
Meaning
The term ‘ponderous’ describes something that is physically heavy or something that is dull and clumsy, often in terms of thought or speech.
Synonyms
- heavy
- weighty
- awkward
- tedious
- sluggish
