DIGRESSIVE
Scrabble letter values: D2I1G2R1E1S1S1I1V4E1 = 15
Definition
- adjective of superficial relevance if any. — synonyms: tangential
- adjective (of e.g. speech and writing) tending to depart from the main point or cover a wide range of subjects. — synonyms: discursive, excursive, rambling
Examples
- “a digressive allusion to the day of the week”
- “a tangential remark”
- “amusingly digressive with satirical thrusts at women's fashions among other things”