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PONDEROUSLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does ponderously mean?
• PONDEROUSLY (adverb)
The adverb PONDEROUSLY has 2 senses:
1. in an uninterestingly ponderous manner
2. in a heavy ponderous manner
Familiarity information: PONDEROUSLY used as an adverb is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In an uninterestingly ponderous manner
Context example:
the play was staged with ponderously realistic sets
Pertainym:
ponderous (labored and dull)
Sense 2
Meaning:
In a heavy ponderous manner
Context example:
he moves ponderously
Pertainym:
ponderous (slow and laborious because of weight)
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