Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > D Synonyms of desultory Find synonyms for: Adjective 1. desultory, purposeless (vs. purposeful) usage: marked by lack of definite plan or regularity or purpose; jumping from one thing to another; "desultory thoughts"; "the desultory conversation characteristic of cocktail parties" WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of desultory (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: raconteur Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language