ponderous

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ponderous

(adjective)

Meaning

slow and clumsy due to weight

Example

"The ponderous sculpture dominated the entire gallery space."

Synonyms

heavyawkwardcumbersome

Antonyms

lightgraceful

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'ponderosus', meaning heavy.
Related word forms
  • noun: ponderousness

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