Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

rambling

adjective
/ˈræm.bəl.ɪŋ/
Definition
Rambling refers to a manner of speaking or writing that is prolonged and often incoherent, straying from the main topic.
Examples
  • His rambling speech made it hard to follow his main point.
  • During the meeting, she went on a rambling description of her vacation.
  • She has a tendency to get lost in rambling thoughts.
Meaning
To ramble means to talk in a lengthy and wandering way, usually without a clear direction.
Synonyms
  • disconnected
  • wandering
  • meandering
  • verbose
  • garrulous