cumbrous
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Cumbrous property," said the admiral, "why, what do you mean?
From Varney the Vampire Or the Feast of Blood by Prest, Thomas Preskett
Cumbrous names confront us on every side while digressions and sub-plots add to the general atmosphere of confusion and complexity.
From The Loves of Krishna in Indian Painting and Poetry by Archer, W. G.
Cumbrous though his body might be, when he was in the woods he never shirked any hardship to secure a specially fine bale of furs.
From The Chase of Saint-Castin and Other Stories of the French in the New World by Catherwood, Mary Hartwell
Cumbrous locutions, these; but through them he seemed to be getting nearer to what he wanted.
From Crome Yellow by Huxley, Aldous
Cumbrous and unweildy they were, as we know by pictures; and they could not have been otherwise, for they were built to meet the roads.
From Autobiographical Sketches by De Quincey, Thomas
Vocabulary lists containing cumbrous
List 8
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
"Paradise Lost" by John Milton, Book III
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
List 8
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
