Grade 9

lumbering

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(lum-ber-ing) 3 syllables

Definition

adjective. moving in a slow, heavy, and awkward manner; typically associated with large, heavy creatures or objects.

Example Sentence

The elephant is lumbering through the jungle.

More Example Sentences

Despite its lumbering gait, the elephant was surprisingly gentle.

Synonyms

clumsy; heavy; awkward

Antonyms

graceful; agile; nimble

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Rhymes

  • lumbering
  • numbering
  • slumbering
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