Plodding (Adjective)
Meaning
(of movement) slow and laborious; "leaden steps".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The hikers began plodding through the dense mud that engulfed the trail, their feet heavy with each step.
- As the hours passed, the tired athlete's pace slowed to a plodding jog, her exhaustion evident in every stride.
- The horse's plodding gait made it difficult for the rider to maintain balance, especially on the uneven terrain.
- The elderly woman's plodding steps echoed through the empty hallway as she made her way to the elevator.
- The group's plodding pace through the museum made it seem like they were savoring every piece of art, but in reality, they were just very tired.