Cumbrous

usgb/ˈkʌm.braʊs/
adjective

Difficult to handle or carry because of its size or weight.

The cumbrous suitcase was hard to lift up the stairs.
Visual representation of "cumbrous" - Difficult to handle or carry because of its size or weight.

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Neutral

cumbrous baggage, cumbrous equipment, cumbrous packing

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Contextual Use

Understand that 'cumbrous' is often used in literary contexts.

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In Shakespeare's plays, characters might describe something as cumbrous when expressing drama or conflict.
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Visual Weight

When describing art or design, cumbrous might connote something that visually overwhelms.

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A cumbrous layout can detract from user experience, unlike a minimalist one.
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Metaphorical Use

Consider using 'cumbrous' in abstract situations, like processes or rules.

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The cumbrous regulations hampered the project's progress.
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