lose clarity or turn aside especially from the main subject of attention or course of argument in writing, thinking, or speaking. “She always digresses when telling a story” “Don't digress when you give a lecture” synonyms: divagate, stray, wander. type of: tell.
What is the meaning of digress?
: to turn aside especially from the main subject of attention or course of argument.
How do you use the word digress?
Digress Sentence Examples
- He let the conversation digress into endless discussions about "character."
- Let me digress a bit to let the ink dry.
- In order to disillusion anyone who may think that my position was a sinecure, I shall now digress.
- I need to digress for a moment here.
