ponderously
/ˈpɑndərəsli/
adverb
- In a slow, heavy, and clumsy way because of great weight or size.
- She walked ponderously up the stairs, each step a great effort.
- The bear moved ponderously through the thick snow.
- The old man rose ponderously from his chair, gripping the armrests.
- In a dull, slow, or boring manner.
- The novel begins ponderously, with pages of detailed description.
- He answered each question ponderously, as if weighing every word.
- The speaker droned on ponderously, losing the audience's attention.