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ˈponderously, adv. [f. prec. + -ly2.] In a ponderous manner; heavily, weightily; gravely.
c1420Lydg. Assembly of Gods 9 Slepe me gan oppresse So ponderously, I cowde make noon obstacle. 1637Bastwick Answ. Inform. Sir J. Banks 8 That they may more ponderously waigh the businesse in hand. 1859Hawthorne Fr. & It. Note-Bks. II. 267 Old houses built ponderously of stone. 1884Nonconf. & Indep. 16 May 471/1 Mr. C...was ponderously dull. |