ponderous
How many syllables in ponderous?
There are 3 syllables in the word ponderous.Divide ponderous into syllables:
pon · der · ous
How to pronounce ponderous:
Synonyms for ponderous:
annoying
arid
boring
colorless
drab
dreary
drudging
dry
dull
dusty
exhausting
flat
heavy
ho-hum
humdrum
irritating
jejune
laboured
leaden
lifeless
long-winded
lumbering
mind-numbing
monochromatic
monotonous
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Antonyms for ponderous:
adept
adroit
agile
aiding
airy
athletic
buoyant
clever
compact
competent
convenient
coordinated
couth
dainty
deft
delicate
dexterous
dextrous
easy
easy to use
elegant
expert
facile
fun
gainly
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