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REFLECTIVE Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word reflective. (exact relations)
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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

musing
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

adjective satellite

• deeply or seriously thoughtful

pensive
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• deeply or seriously thoughtful

• showing pensive sadness

introspective
adjectiveadj
adjective

• given to examining own sensory and perceptual experiences

philosophical
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of or relating to philosophy or philosophers

adjective satellite

• characterized by the attitude of a philosopher; meeting trouble with level-headed detachment

ruminate
verbv
verb

• chew the cuds

• reflect deeply on a subject

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

pondering
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective satellite

• deeply or seriously thoughtful

ruminative
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• deeply or seriously thoughtful

Alternatives for BROODING

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