Synonyms for ponderously

Most common

slowly · gradually · tardily

All synonyms

Adverb

Definitions

1. adv. 1

   In a ponderous manner; very slowly.

Example sentences

• slowly Between ourselves, this article is selling slowly.
• gradually Prices have been gradually rising in recent years.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

6 letters

slowly²

7 letters

tardily

9 letters

gradually⁴

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (slowly² = 2 syllables).