Meaning: Slow, heavy, and clumsy due to weight; also dull and labored in style
Hindi: भारी-भरकम, बोझिल
Synonyms: heavy, cumbersome, laborious, dull
Asked in: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 · SSC CHSL 2022 T-1 · SSC GD 2022 T-1
ponderous in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate antonym of the word: Ponderous
Answer & explanation
Answer: B) Light
"Ponderous" means slow and clumsy because of great weight; dull and laborious. Its antonym is "Light" — not heavy; quick and nimble in movement. "Heavy" and "Slow" are synonyms of Ponderous; "Clumsy" is also related to its meaning of lacking grace.
Examples
- “The professor's ponderous lecture put many students to sleep.”
ponderous – questions
What is the meaning of ponderous in Hindi?
ponderous means “भारी-भरकम, बोझिल” in Hindi. In English: Slow, heavy, and clumsy due to weight; also dull and labored in style
What are the synonyms of ponderous?
Synonyms of ponderous: heavy, cumbersome, laborious, dull.
What is the opposite of ponderous?
Antonyms of ponderous: light, agile.
Has ponderous been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – ponderous has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1, SSC CHSL 2022 T-1, SSC GD 2022 T-1.