ploddingly (adverb)

1. In Greek mythology, Atlas ploddingly carried the weight of the world on his shoulders.

2. The monk ploddingly chanted prayers in the quiet chapel.

3. With each step, the suspenseful movie ploddingly built up tension, leaving the audience on the edge of their seats.

4. In the animated series, the clumsy character ploddingly stumbled through various comical situations, much to the amusement of the viewers.