| Front | ponderous |
|---|---|
| Back | BrE /ˈpɒndərəs/NAmE /ˈpɑːndərəs/ adjective (formal)1 (disapproving) (of speech and writing) too slow and careful; serious and boring tediousHe spoke in a slow ponderous voice. 2 moving slowly and heavily; able to move only slowly labouredShe watched the cow's ponderous progress.  pon•der•ous•ly/BrE ˈpɒndərəsli; NAmE ˈpɑːndərəsli/ adverbpon•der•ous•ness/BrE ˈpɒndərəsnəs; NAmE ˈpɑːndərəsnəs/ noun[uncountable] |
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