English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

lumbering

2 synonyms and 1 antonym for lumbering, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Adjective — Moving in a slow, heavy, and clumsy way.

Synonyms

Everyday swaps

Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

Antonyms

How to use lumbering

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

lumbering gait lumbering industry

Frequently asked questions

What does “lumbering” mean?
The word “lumbering” means moving in a slow, heavy, and clumsy way. In plain terms, describes heavy, slow movement, or refers to the logging industry.
How do you use “lumbering” in a sentence?
Here is “lumbering” used in a sentence: “The lumbering truck struggled up the steep hill.”
What part of speech is “lumbering”?
Depending on how it is used, “lumbering” can be an adjective and a noun.
How many meanings does “lumbering” have?
“Lumbering” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: moving in a slow, heavy, and clumsy way.

People also searched

Nearby words

← Back to the full definition of lumbering
Synonyms and antonyms from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA.