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View usage for: digressive in British English (daɪˈɡrɛsɪv) adjectivecharacterized by digression or tending to digress Derived forms digressively (diˈgressively) adverb digressiveness (diˈgressiveness) noun digressive in American English (dɪˈgrɛsɪv; daɪˈgrɛsɪv) adjective digressing or given to digression Derived forms digressively (diˈgressively) adverb digressiveness (diˈgressiveness) noun Synonyms of 'digressive'rambling, drifting, diffuse, meandering More Synonyms of digressive Synonyms drifting anecdotal divergent circumlocutory excursive Additional synonymsDefinition indirect and lengthy They were taken on a circuitous route home. Synonyms indirect, winding, rambling, roundabout, meandering, tortuous, labyrinthine, ambagious (archaic) Definition lacking conciseness His writing is so diffuse that it is almost impossible to understand. Synonyms rambling, loose, vague, meandering, waffling (informal), long-winded, wordy, discursive, verbose, prolix, maundering, digressive, diffusive, circumlocutory Definition passing from one topic to another The book is characterized by a reflective, discursive style. Synonyms digressive, loose, rambling, roundabout, diffuse, meandering, desultory, long-winded, circuitous, prolixNearby words ofdigressive - dignity
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