descanting Definition
- 1to talk or write at length about a particular subject, especially when other people find it boring
- 2to sing or play a melody above or alongside a more important one
Using descanting: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "descanting" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He descanted on the virtues of the new policy for hours.
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The choir descanted the hymn in perfect harmony.
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She descanted on the beauty of the landscape.
descanting Synonyms and Antonyms
Summary: descanting in Brief
Descanting [dɪsˈkæntɪŋ] is a verb that means to talk or write at length about a particular subject, especially when other people find it boring. It can also mean to sing or play a melody above or alongside a more important one. Examples include 'He descanted on the virtues of the new policy for hours' and 'The choir descanted the hymn in perfect harmony.' Synonyms include 'expatiate' and 'dilate,' while informal equivalents include 'ramble on' and 'go on and on.'
