What does wandering mean?
Wandering means Which wanders; travelling from place to place..
Wandering
/ˈwɑndəɹɪŋ/ · adjective
Meaning
Which wanders; travelling from place to place..
Definitions by Sense
- Which wanders; travelling from place to place.
- (medicine, of an organ) Abnormally capable of moving in certain directions.
- Travelling without preset route; roaming.
- Irregular turning of the eyes.
- Aimless thought.
- Straying from a desired path.
- (chiefly in the plural) Disordered speech or delirium.
- present participle and gerund of wander
Example Sentences
This was the time when Venerable Master Hsing Yun first arrived in Taiwan as a wandering monk and was refused lodgings. He was nearly reduced to begging on the street. Fortunately, the old Venerable Miaoguo of Yuanguang Temple in Chungli took him in.
a wandering kidney; a wandering liver
Synonyms for wandering
Antonyms for wandering
Related Words
Word Forms
- wanderings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for wandering?
Common synonyms include erratic, meandering, unsettled, nomadic.
What is the opposite of wandering?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use wandering in a sentence?
This was the time when Venerable Master Hsing Yun first arrived in Taiwan as a wandering monk and was refused lodgings. He was nearly reduced to begging on the street. Fortunately, the old Venerable Miaoguo of Yuanguang Temple in Chungli took him in.
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