adj
ponderous
Ponderous (adj) means Heavy, massive, weighty.
adj
1
Heavy, massive, weighty.
2
Serious, onerous, oppressive.
3
Clumsy, unwieldy, or slow, especially due to weight.
4
Dull, boring, tedious; long-winded in expression.
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Etymology
Ultimately from Latin ponderōsus (“weighty”).
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What is the meaning of ponderous?
"ponderous" (adj) means heavy, massive, weighty.
What are the different meanings of ponderous?
"ponderous" has 3 main meanings: 1. Heavy, massive, weighty; 2. Serious, onerous, oppressive; 3. Clumsy, unwieldy, or slow, especially due to weight.