wandering
- adjective
- /ˈwɑndərɪŋ/
- The wandering river meandered through the valley, creating beautiful curves in the landscape.
Examples
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As we followed the wandering trail along the cliffs, we enjoyed the panoramic scenery of the ocean.
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So the river divides into four streams, wandering many a famous realm and country.
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It is the place where choices are made, where crisis occurs in a wandering and and displaced life.
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The wandering path through the forest led us to hidden treasures and breathtaking views.
Synonyms
Twisting and spreading out in many directions like a path or stream
Not straight and turning many times like a mountain road
A path, river, or road that has many bends
Antonyms
Compounds
- Australian
A very large sea bird that has a mostly white body and very long black wings and flies long distances
- Slur
A story about a Jewish man who wanders the world as punishment for making fun of Jesus
How Winding
Surface Forms
Morphology
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.