meandering

/miˈændərɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Following a winding or twisting path, like a river or road.
    • We drove along a meandering mountain road with beautiful views.
    • A meandering path led us through the forest to a hidden lake.
    • The meandering river cut through the valley for miles.
  2. Long and unfocused; not direct or clear in speech, writing, or thought.
    • The essay was too meandering, with too many unrelated ideas.
    • She gave a meandering explanation that left everyone more puzzled.
    • His meandering speech confused the audience and never reached a conclusion.
noun
  1. A winding or twisting course or movement.
    • We followed the meanderings of the old stone wall through the countryside.
    • The path's meanderings made the hike longer but more scenic.
    • The meanderings of the stream created small pools along the way.
  2. A long, unfocused series of thoughts, statements, or actions.
    • I enjoyed the meanderings of her mind as she told stories from her childhood.
    • The book is full of philosophical meanderings that are hard to follow.
    • His meanderings during the meeting wasted everyone's time.
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