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ponderously

/ˌpɒndərəsli/ adverb · British & US
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What does ponderously mean?

adverb

In a slow and laborious manner; in a way that is slow and difficult to understand or follow.

Example

"The professor spoke ponderously about the complex theory, making it hard for the students to follow."

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