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wandering

wandering

3.4
Turning and curving instead of going in a straight line
  • adjective
  • /ˈwɑndərɪŋ/
translation icon : serpenteante
  • The wandering river meandered through the valley, creating beautiful curves in the landscape.

Examples

  • As we followed the wandering trail along the cliffs, we enjoyed the panoramic scenery of the ocean.

  • So the river divides into four streams, wandering many a famous realm and country.

  • It is the place where choices are made, where crisis occurs in a wandering and and displaced life.

  • The wandering path through the forest led us to hidden treasures and breathtaking views.

Synonyms

rambling
vswandering
2 5.1

Twisting and spreading out in many directions like a path or stream

refers more narrowly to twisting and turning of a route
winding
vswandering
2.7

Not straight and turning many times like a mountain road

emphasizes twisting and turning rather than just simple curves
meandering
vswandering
4.8

A path, river, or road that has many bends

focuses on twisting and turning rather than on being indirect

Antonyms

1.0

In a direct line without turning

1 1.6

In a straight way without stopping at other places

Compounds

wandering albatross
  • Australian
1 7.5

A very large sea bird that has a mostly white body and very long black wings and flies long distances

9.9

A story about a Jewish man who wanders the world as punishment for making fun of Jesus

wandering nerve
  • Specialized
7.7

A nerve that sends signals to the heart, lungs, stomach, and throat

How Winding

tortuous
7 8.1
twisting
1 2.4
wandering
3.4
curving
2.5
straight
1.0

Surface Forms

wandering positive

Morphology

wandering = wander (transparent) = wander + ing

Adjectival use describing a path or stream that 'wanders' (meanders) is a direct, metaphorical extension of the verb plus -ing.

Etymology

Wandering comes from the old verb wander, which also carried the idea 'to turn' or 'move around' rather than go straight. So a wandering road or river is one that twists and turns instead of following a direct line.