What is another word for ponderously?
96 synonyms found
Pronunciation:
[ pˈɒndəɹəsli], [ pˈɒndəɹəsli], [ p_ˈɒ_n_d_ə_ɹ_ə_s_l_i]
"Ponderously" is a word that describes something that is done in a slow and laborious manner. It's often used to describe movements or actions that are heavy, cumbersome, or burdensome. Luckily, there are a variety of synonyms that can be used to convey this same meaning. Some examples include "awkwardly," "ponderously," "cumbersomely," "clumsily," "lumberingly," and "weightily." These words all communicate the idea of something being done slowly and with great effort. They are useful in a variety of contexts, from describing someone's movements to characterizing a difficult task or project. Whatever word you choose, it's important to make sure it accurately conveys the intended meaning.
Synonyms for Ponderously:
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adv.
• dully- apathetically ,
- bluntly ,
- boorishly ,
- densely ,
- dimly ,
- doltishly ,
- drowsily ,
- dully ,
- lethargically ,
- loutishly ,
- obtusely ,
- sleepily ,
- slowly ,
- sluggishly ,
- soporifically ,
- stupidly .
- agonizingly ,
- distressingly ,
- exhaustingly ,
- gruelingly ,
- tiredly ,
- toilsomely ,
- badly ,
- carefully ,
- harder ,
- harshly ,
- inconveniently ,
- painfully ,
- severely ,
- strenuously ,
- vigorously ,
- with great effort .
Other synonyms:
- awkwardly .
Other relevant words:
• noun
- Impenetrably ,
- Unwieldily ,
- arduously ,
- artificially ,
- ass-backwards ,
- bulkily ,
- burdensomely ,
- closely ,
- clumsily ,
- cumbersomely ,
- cumbrously ,
- drearily ,
- expectantly ,
- gawkily ,
- gravely ,
- grievously ,
- hardly ,
- heavy ,
- importantly ,
- laboriously ,
- leadenly ,
- lumberingly ,
- lumpishly ,
- onerously ,
- oppressively ,
- pointlessly ,
- roughly ,
- sadly ,
- sonorously ,
- soundly ,
- stodgily ,
- strongly ,
- stuffily ,
- sullenly ,
- superficially ,
- tediously ,
- tiresomely ,
- unmanageably ,
- with difficulty .
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How to use "Ponderously" in context?
Ponderously is not a word.
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