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Meaning of meandering
The primary meaning of "meandering" refers to moving or proceeding in a winding or indirect course, often in a casual or aimless manner.
Etymology of meandering
The word "meandering" comes from the Meander, a river in ancient Greece known for its winding course, and the suffix "-ing" which forms a present participle
The term has been used in English since the 17th century to describe winding or indirect courses, and has since been extended to describe conversations, arguments, or writings that wander from the main subject
Synonyms
winding
twisting
turning
curved
circular
serpentine
sinuous
tortuous
convoluted
circuitous
indirect
roundabout
rambling
roaming
wandering
straying
deviating
diverting
digressing
veering
swerving
curving
bending
turning
flexuous
zigzagging
irregular
erratic
unpredictable
aimless
haphazard
random
arbitrary
capricious
whimsical
fanciful
erratic
vagrant
nomadic
roaming
traveling
journeying
trekking
roving
gallivanting
peripatetic
Definitions
- Having a winding course, twisting and turning in a series of curves
- Moving or proceeding in a casual, indirect, or aimless manner
- (of a conversation, argument, or piece of writing) wandering from the main subject or point
Usage Examples
- The river's meandering course took us through some of the most beautiful landscapes in the country
- The conversation started out about politics, but soon became meandering and pointless
- The hikers got lost in the woods due to the meandering trail
Antonyms
direct
straight
linear
straightforward
purposeful
deliberate
intentional
focused
concentrated
attentive
methodical
systematic
orderly
organized
structured
uniform
regular
predictable
planned
intentional
goal-oriented
determined
resolute
unwavering
unswerving
straight-laced
rigid
inflexible