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Synonyms & Similar Words
roaming
traveling
roaming
rambling
roving
drifting
straying
meandering
sauntering
strolling
ambling
vagabonding
gallivanting
traipsing
wandering
nomadic
peripatetic
itinerant
migratory
vagrant
aimless
directionless
unsettled
restless
footloose
carefree
unconfined
unrestricted
free
easy
leisurely
casual
relaxed
slow
gentle
easygoing
Meaning of Wandering
The primary meaning of the word "Wandering" refers to moving from place to place without a fixed route or destination.
Definitions
- Moving from place to place without a fixed route or destination
- * Talking or thinking in a confused or distracted way
- * (of a person's eyes or gaze) moving from one thing to another without focusing on anything in particular
Etymology of Wandering
The word "Wandering" originates from the Old English word "wandrian," which means "to wander," and is related to the Old High German word "wantaron," also meaning "to wander"
The word has been used in the English language since the 9th century to describe physical movement without a fixed destination, as well as mental or emotional distraction
Example Uses
- The hikers spent the day wandering through the woods, enjoying the scenery
- * Her mind started wandering during the long lecture, and she found herself thinking about her plans for the weekend
- * The tourists got lost while wandering the streets of the old city, but they stumbled upon some hidden gems