1. spoke at length about something; discoursed or commented extensively
Usage: formal; literary

Examples

• The professor descanted on the themes of romantic poetry for nearly an hour.
• She descanted upon the virtues of classical music to anyone who would listen.
• The critic descanted at length about the film’s symbolic meaning.
• He descanted on his travels through Europe with great enthusiasm.
• The speaker descanted upon the importance of environmental conservation.
• The author descanted on the influence of mythology in modern literature.