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Definitions for ponderously
pon·der·ous·ly
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Princeton's WordNet
ponderouslyadverb
in an uninterestingly ponderous manner
"the play was staged with ponderously realistic sets"
ponderouslyadverb
in a heavy ponderous manner
"he moves ponderously"
Wiktionary
ponderouslyadverb
In a ponderous manner; very slowly.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Ponderouslyadverb
With great weight.
Etymology: from ponderous.
ChatGPT
ponderously
Ponderously refers to an action or behavior that is done in a slow or heavy manner, typically due to great weight or size. It can also refer to something done in an awkward, labored or dull way, often characterized by a lack of grace, fluency, or lightness. This term can additionally imply a tedious or serious manner, particularly in terms of speech or writing.
Webster Dictionary
Ponderouslyadverb
in a ponderous manner
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of ponderously in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of ponderously in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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