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Comparative for slow and clumsy because of great weight
“In addition to hauling their own weight, the ponderous vehicles must plow about 17 tons of air out of their way every mile!”
Comparative for difficult or awkward to use or wield due to its shape, weight or design
“The ponderous shoes soon galled the duchess to such a degree that she took off the thick, irritating worsted stockings and hob-nailed shoes, preferring to journey along the stony road without such incumbrances.”
Comparative for heavy, or having great weight
“Under the ponderous weight of innumerable little icicles, large branches of trees were broken off in every direction.”
Comparative for very large in size
“On the previous pages are sketches showing how the large ponderous wheels operated the machinery of the watermills.”
Comparative for boring or severely lacking in interest
“The chairman, as usual, gave a ponderous speech that left half his listeners snoring in their seats.”
Comparative for overly verbose or elaborate in phrasing
“Tucked in the middle of this ponderous description of regional flora was a brief discussion of the dynamics of vegetation.”
Comparative for requiring, or involving, great mental or physical effort
“It is a ponderous task to delve into the great mass of literature and bring forth the conspicuous points for digestion.”
Comparative for lacking in speed
Comparative for significant in degree of importance or urgency
(of language) Comparative for overly complex and difficult to understand
Comparative for not convincing, plausible or believable
Comparative for serious or solemn in manner or appearance
Comparative for of great physical length or extent
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