Pronunciation: /dɪˈɡrɛsɪv/
adjective tending to depart from the main point or subject
A1 I don't like when the teacher goes off on digressive tangents during the lesson.
A2 The digressive nature of the presentation made it hard to follow the main points.
B1 The book was interesting, but the author's digressive writing style made it difficult to stay focused.
B2 The speaker's digressive anecdotes added a personal touch to the presentation.
C1 Despite the digressive nature of the conversation, we were able to reach a consensus on the issue.
C2 The professor's digressive lectures were both entertaining and informative.
adverb in a digressive manner
A1 She went off on a digressive tangent during the presentation.
A2 The teacher's digressive storytelling kept the students entertained.
B1 The book was interesting, but the digressive side plots made it hard to follow.
B2 His digressive speaking style made it difficult to stay focused on the main topic.
C1 The professor's digressive lectures were filled with interesting anecdotes.
C2 The author's digressive writing style added depth to the novel.
formal The professor's lecture was very digressive, often going off on tangents unrelated to the main topic.
informal I tend to get digressive when I tell stories, jumping from one detail to another.
slang Stop being so digressive and get to the point already!
figurative Her mind was like a digressive maze, full of twists and turns that led nowhere.
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