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ponderously
01
in a manner that is physically heavy, slow, or lumbering, as if burdened with great weight
Examples
The bear moved ponderously through the deep snow.
He stood up ponderously, knees cracking under the strain.
02
in an uninterestingly dull, overly serious, or labored manner
Examples
The professor lectured ponderously, making even exciting topics seem dull.
He told the joke ponderously, killing the humor with his slow delivery.
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