lumbersome en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ˈlʌmbəsəm/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- (Southern-England) audio
- /ˈlʌmbɚsəm/ (US)
Etymology
From lumber + -some.
Meanings
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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.
2013, Kenneth Borris, George S. Rousseau, The Sciences of Homosexuality in Early Modern Europe:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most lumbersome | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more lumbersome | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |