excursive
given to making excursions in speech, thought, etc.; wandering; digressive.
of the nature of such excursions; rambling; desultory: excursive conversation.
Origin of excursive
1Other words from excursive
- ex·cur·sive·ly, adverb
- ex·cur·sive·ness, noun
- hy·per·ex·cur·sive, adjective
- hy·per·ex·cur·sive·ly, adverb
- hy·per·ex·cur·sive·ness, noun
- un·ex·cur·sive, adjective
- un·ex·cur·sive·ly, adverb
Words Nearby excursive
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How to use excursive in a sentence
Fortunately I was too tired last night to be excursive in fancy, or I might have slept badly.
The History of Sir Richard Calmady | Lucas MaletSuch excursive enterprise was alien to the genius of the British colonies.
Anne blushed deeply, and stopped his too excursive discourse by hastily saying that she always respected old folks like him.
The Trumpet-Major | Thomas HardyHis conception of a great work is looser, more excursive, less dramatic.
A History of English Literature | George SaintsburyThe open face of nature by sea and land may here enliven the walls, and agree with the excursive feelings of the hour.
The Country House | Alexis de Chteauneuf and Sir Charles Lock Eastlake
British Dictionary definitions for excursive
/ (ɪkˈskɜːsɪv) /
tending to digress
involving detours; rambling
Origin of excursive
1Derived forms of excursive
- excursively, adverb
- excursiveness, noun
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