What does ponderous mean?
Slow and clumsy in movement or action; unwieldy; cumbersome. Having a slow and solemn quality, often in a way that is considered boring or tedious.
Example
"The ponderous pace of the old ship made it difficult to keep up with the faster vessels."
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