Divagated

/ˈdɪvəɡeɪtɪd/ verb

Definition

Past tense of divagate; wandered or strayed from the main topic or path.

Etymology

Simple past tense of 'divagate,' formed by adding the regular '-ed' ending to the verb stem.

Kelly Says

When a speaker 'divagated' from their prepared remarks, their audience might have gotten lost—but sometimes the best ideas come from those unexpected conversational detours! Many famous comedians and storytellers deliberately divagate to make their narratives more interesting.

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