Long and Ponderous

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Long adjective - Of great extent from end to end.

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Ponderous and long are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ponderous" instead an adjective "Long".

Nearby Word: longed

Ponderous adjective - Causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest.

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Long and ponderous are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Long" instead an adjective "Ponderous".

They sound ponderous and each of the names is typically two syllables long, very occasionally one.

Source: Franchise / Star Trek Novel Verse
The smaller character attacks the bigger character by climbing his body, avoiding his ponderous opponent long enough to attack a vulnerable spot.

Source: Colossus Climb
Also worth noting are the long, ponderous internal monologues he is famous for, even when it seems like a page-long or longer monologue is crammed into a split second of time (see Talking is a Free Action).

Source: Shown Their Work / Literature

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