How to pronounce Ponderous?

The correct way to pronounce Ponderous is [PON-der-uhs]. Emphasis is on the 3 syllable. To learn how to pronounce Ponderous, listen and repeat:

What's the definition of Ponderous?

Ponderous – a word that describes something that is heavy and awkward to move. It can also refer to something that is dull and boring due to its slow or heavy nature. Ponderous items can feel cumbersome to handle. In conversation, a ponderous speech may lack excitement or lightness. The term can apply to both physical objects and abstract concepts.

Examples of usage of Ponderous

  1. The ponderous elephant trudged through the thick mud with great difficulty.
  2. His ponderous lecture put everyone to sleep within minutes.
  3. She found his ponderous sense of humor to be a bit overwhelming.
  4. The ponderous book was so lengthy that it took me months to finish it.
  5. They moved the ponderous statue into the garden with a lot of effort.