wandering

The word “wandering” has 3 syllables: wan-der-ing.

It's pronounced as /ˈwɒn.də.rɪŋ/.

What is synonym and antonym for wandering?

In the thesaurus, “wandering” has 15 synonyms and 9 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for wandering along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for wandering

cruising
drifting
falling
floating
itinerant
meandering
nomad
nomadic
rambling
roaming
roving
straying
strolling
trespassing
winding

Antonyms for wandering

coherent
consistent
forgiving
justifying
logical
settled
standing
static
stationary

Meanings of wandering

verb
1. To move without purpose or specified destination; often in search of livelihood.
2. To stray; stray from one's course; err.
3. To commit adultery.
4. To go somewhere indirectly or at varying speeds; to move in a curved path.
5. Of the mind, to lose focus or clarity of argument or attention.
noun
1. Travelling with no preset route; roaming.
2. Irregular turning of the eyes.
3. Aimless thought.
4. Straying from a desired path.
5. (chiefly in the plural) Disordered speech or delirium.
adjective
1. Which wanders; travelling from place to place.
2. (of an organ) Abnormally capable of moving in certain directions.

Example Sentences

Wandering through the forest, she discovered a hidden waterfall.
His mind kept wandering during the long lecture.
They spent the afternoon wandering around the old town, exploring the narrow streets.
The wandering minstrel sang songs of faraway lands and adventures.
She found her lost dog wandering near the park.

On this page you'll find 24 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to wandering, such as: coherent, consistent, cruising, drifting, falling, floating, forgiving.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.