What does roving mean?
Roving means Moving about; having no fixed or permanent abode; travelling from place to place..
Roving
/ˈɹoʊvɪŋ/ · adjective
Meaning
Moving about; having no fixed or permanent abode; travelling from place to place..
Definitions by Sense
- Moving about; having no fixed or permanent abode; travelling from place to place.
- Of the eyes or gaze, inspecting all over; not staying fixed on one subject.
- A long and narrow bundle of fibre, usually used to spin woollen yarn or in felting.
- The process of giving the first twist to yarn.
- present participle and gerund of rove
Example Sentences
The Northern Territory was dear to us both, and the fever for a roving life had not yet worn off, but some time elapsed before we could quite make up our minds whether to try our fortunes in Port Darwin again or not.
His roving eyes never focused on anything specific.
It could complicate things for our little household. Particularly when Larry’s roving eye is factored in.
There was a tall, green-eyed young woman with steeply slanting Central European cheekbones who particularly caught his sexually abstinent but still roving eye.
Synonyms for roving
Antonyms for roving
Related Words
Word Forms
- more roving
- most roving
- rovings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for roving?
Common synonyms include wandering, unsettled, nomadic, vagabondage.
What is the opposite of roving?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use roving in a sentence?
The Northern Territory was dear to us both, and the fever for a roving life had not yet worn off, but some time elapsed before we could quite make up our minds whether to try our fortunes in Port Darwin again or not.
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