PENSIVE Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the word pensive. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for PENSIVE
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| brooding | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body • persistent morbid meditation on a problem adjective satellite • deeply or seriously thoughtful | ||||||||
| contemplative | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • a person devoted to the contemplative life adjective satellite • deeply or seriously thoughtful | ||||||||
| meditative | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • deeply or seriously thoughtful | ||||||||
| reflective | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • capable of physically reflecting light or sound adjective satellite • deeply or seriously thoughtful • devoted to matters of the mind | ||||||||
| introspective | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • given to examining own sensory and perceptual experiences | ||||||||
| thinking | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • the process of using your mind to consider something carefully adjective satellite • endowed with the capacity to reason | ||||||||
| thoughtful | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • exhibiting or characterized by careful thought • taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention adjective satellite • having intellectual depth • characterized by solemn, sincere manner • considerate of the feelings or well-being of others | ||||||||
| broody | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • a domestic hen ready to brood adjective satellite • physiologically ready to incubate eggs • deeply or seriously thoughtful | ||||||||
| musing | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a calm, lengthy, intent consideration adjective satellite • deeply or seriously thoughtful | ||||||||
| pondering | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • deeply or seriously thoughtful | ||||||||
| ruminative | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • deeply or seriously thoughtful | ||||||||
| wistful | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • showing pensive sadness | ||||||||
