What does "lumbersome" mean?

Marked or characterised by lumbering or awkwardness; cumbrous.

What is a synonym for "lumbersome"?

Common synonyms include: lumberly.

//ˈlʌmbəsəm// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Adjective

1
Marked or characterised by lumbering or awkwardness; cumbrous.
"Zacchia's temporal consideration appears lumbersome, yet his point clear: the anatomical evidence will depend on the frequency of stupration."

"Zacchia's temporal consideration appears lumbersome, yet his point clear: the anatomical evidence will depend on the frequency of stupration."

From lumber + -some.

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