Delving
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdɛlvɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Delving is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of delve.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of delve.
More Meanings
- The act of one who delves.
- Alternative form of dilving.
Example Sentences
The purpose of my visit, and the frightful abnormalities it postulated struck at me all at once with a chill sensation that nearly over-balanced my ardour for strange delvings.
Doubtless, as has happened to others, her motives were sometimes misunderstood by those who may have looked with suspicion upon these delvings into pagan practice and belief, but they have been fully justified.
Word Forms
- delvings
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dig, digging, conies, deep dive, diving, diver.
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