ponderous Synonyms

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slow and laborious because of weight

having great mass and weight and unwieldiness

labored and dull

The ponderous elephant lumbered through the undergrowth, its massive body swaying gently.
The judge's ponderous voice filled the courtroom, enunciating every word with deliberate emphasis.
The philosopher's ponderous treatise delved into the intricacies of existence, leaving a lasting impression on its readers.
The ponderous door creaked open, revealing a dimly lit chamber filled with ancient relics.
The historian's ponderous prose chronicled the complexities of an ancient civilization, providing a glimpse into a bygone era.
The artist's ponderous brushstrokes captured the essence of the human condition, evoking a profound sense of empathy.
The ponderous weight of the responsibility pressed down on the young soldier's shoulders, leaving him feeling overwhelmed.
The surgeon's ponderous hands performed the delicate procedure with incredible precision, saving the patient's life.
The ponderous silence hung heavy in the air, thick with anticipation and anxiety.
The ponderous locomotive chugged along the tracks, its deafening roar shaking the ground beneath its feet.

slow and laborious because of weight, having great mass and weight and unwieldiness, labored and dull

tiring, heavy, wearying, stupid, dusty, old, dull, annoying,boring, slow

absorbing, amusing, interesting, astounding, riveting, exciting, spectacular, engrossing, gripping, gripping

The ponderous elephant lumbered through the undergrowth, its massive body swaying gently.

The judge's ponderous voice filled the courtroom, enunciating every word with deliberate emphasis.

The philosopher's ponderous treatise delved into the intricacies of existence, leaving a lasting impression on its readers.

The ponderous door creaked open, revealing a dimly lit chamber filled with ancient relics.