Delving — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈdelv/

Meaning & Definition of Delving

Delving (verb)

  1. to dig or labor with or as if with a spade
  2. to make a careful or detailed search for information
  3. to examine a subject in detail

Delving (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a systematic search for the truth or facts about something

    "we didn't want to pry and did as little personal delving as possible"

    similar: disquisition, examen, examination, exploration, inquest, inquiry, inquisition, investigation, probation, probe, probing, research, study
    related: quest, audit, check, checkup, diagnosis, inspection, hearing, interrogation, trial, feeler, query, question, poll, questionary, questionnaire, survey, challenge, cross-examination, going-over, grilling, quiz, rehearing, reinvestigation, self-examination, self-exploration, self-questioning, self-reflection, self-scrutiny, soul-searching

Delving (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in digging, excavating

    similar: digging, excavating, shoveling, burrowing, clawing, grubbing, mining, quarrying, scooping, spading, dredging, digging in
    opposite: filling (in), smoothing (out or over)

Related Entry: Delve (into) (verb)

Delve (into) is a different word from Delving. The synonyms below are for delve (into), not for delving.

  1. to search through or into

    "we uncovered many interesting stories as we delved into the history of the house we were restoring"

    similar: dig (into), examine, explore, inquire (into), investigate, look (into), probe, research, check into, check up on
    related: inspect, sift, study, view, browse, cruise, peruse, scan, skim (through), surf, thumb (through), reinvestigate

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Delving

The most common words with a similar meaning to Delving:

disquisition, examen, examination, exploration, inquest, inquiry, inquisition, investigation, probation, probe, probing, research, study, digging, excavating, shoveling, burrowing, clawing, grubbing, mining, quarrying, scooping, spading, dredging, digging in

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Delving

Words with the opposite meaning of Delving:

filling (in), smoothing (out or over)

Related Words for Delving

quest, audit, check, checkup, diagnosis, inspection, hearing, interrogation, trial, feeler, query, question, poll, questionary, questionnaire, survey, challenge, cross-examination, going-over, grilling, quiz, rehearing, reinvestigation, self-examination, self-exploration, self-questioning, self-reflection, self-scrutiny, soul-searching

Word Forms of Delving

Inflections: delved

Derived words: delver (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Delving

Middle English, from Old English delfan; akin to Old High German telban to dig

First known use: before 12th centuryt

Frequently Asked Questions about Delving

What does "Delving" mean?

"Delving" means to dig or labor with or as if with a spade. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to dig or labor with or as if with a spade. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Delving"?

Other words for "Delving" include disquisition, examen, examination, exploration, inquest, inquiry, inquisition and investigation. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Delving" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Delving"?

There are 54 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Delving". Common alternatives include disquisition, examen, examination, exploration, inquest, inquiry, inquisition, investigation, probation and probe.

What is the opposite of "Delving"?

Antonyms of "Delving" include filling (in) and smoothing (out or over).

How do you use "Delving" in a sentence?

Examples of "Delving" in a sentence: "we didn't want to pry and did as little personal delving as possible".

Is "Delving" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Delving" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Delving"?

"Delving" is pronounced /ˈdelv/.

What is the origin of the word "Delving"?

"Delving" comes from Middle English, from Old English delfan; akin to Old High German telban to dig. First known use: before 12th centuryt.