Lumbered

Pronunciation: /ˈɫəmbɝd/

Lumbered (verb)

  1. to walk or move in a slow, heavy, and awkward way.
  2. to be given a difficult or unwanted responsibility.

Examples

  • The elephant lumbered across the field.
  • He lumbered down the hallway, tired from the long day.

Common collocations: lumber slowly, lumber forward, lumber with responsibility, lumber under pressure

Synonyms of Lumbered

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Lumbered

  • describing smooth, effortless movement