Synonyms: digressive, discursive, rambling, excursive
Definition: (of e.g. speech and writing) tending to depart from the main point or cover a wide range of subjects
Usage: amusingly digressive with satirical thrusts at women's fashions among other things; a rambling discursive book; his excursive remarks; a rambling speech about this and that
Similar words: indirect
Definition: extended senses; not direct in manner or language or behavior or action
Usage: making indirect but legitimate inquiries; an indirect insult; doubtless they had some indirect purpose in mind; though his methods are indirect they are not dishonest; known as a shady indirect fellow
Synonyms: digressive, tangential
Definition: of superficial relevance if any
Usage: a digressive allusion to the day of the week; a tangential remark
Similar words: irrelevant
Definition: having no bearing on or connection with the subject at issue
Usage: an irrelevant comment; irrelevant allegations