Cumbrously

/ˈkʌmbrəsli/ adverb

Definition

In a cumbersome or unwieldy manner; in a way that is heavy and difficult to manage.

Etymology

From the adjective 'cumbrous' with the adverb-forming suffix -ly added. Follows the standard English pattern of converting adjectives to adverbs.

Kelly Says

The -ly suffix is one of English's most productive word-building tools—it takes any adjective and turns it into an adverb, which is why we can create words like 'cumbrously' even if they're rarely used.

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