Meandering Meaning in English
word · lemma: meander
Definition
Moving in a winding, curving path rather than straight; or describing speech or writing that moves from topic to topic without a clear direction.
Usage & Nuances
Used both literally (for roads, rivers, paths) and figuratively (in speech or writing). Common with 'river', 'path', 'conversation', 'writing'. Adjective: 'meandering river'; gerund/participle: 'meandering through the city'. Sometimes implies a lack of purpose or focus.
Example Sentences
The meandering river flowed through the valley.
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We took a meandering path through the forest.
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His story was long and meandering.
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We spent the afternoon meandering through the old city streets.
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Her essay was a bit too meandering and hard to follow.
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He answered my question with a meandering explanation that never got to the point.
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