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PONDEROUSLY

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

In a heavy ponderous manner

Example:

he moves ponderously

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

ponderous (slow and laborious because of weight)

Sense 2

Meaning:

In an uninterestingly ponderous manner

Example:

the play was staged with ponderously realistic sets

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

ponderous (labored and dull)

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