Ploddingly

Quick meaning: Ploddingly is an adverb meaning In a dull, predictable manner.

Meaning

In a dull, predictable manner.

Example Sentences

“The Intruders,” which seems like such a ploddingly literal-minded title for a book that begins with a home invasion, turns out to signal a sci-fi horrific strain, one that guarantees puzzling questions about the characters’ true identities and motives.

His stance as being against the world of finance and his proposal of a 75% tax on incomes over €1m (£817,000) was approved by a majority in polls. He was convinced that his more measured, if ploddingly serious, style would win out with an electorate tired of Sarkozy's bling and frenetic policy initiatives.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include thuddingly, dullishly, boringly, monotonously, drably, dully.

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