pensive
/ˈpɛnsɪv/
engaged in deep or serious thought
pensive in a sentence
“She had a pensive look as she gazed out the window.”
Origin of pensive
French pensif from Latin pensare ponder, weigh (intensive of pendere weigh)
Related Words
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characterized by examination of one's own thoughts
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the ability to judge well; perception
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the mental action of acquiring knowledge
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to think deeply about something; to chew repeatedly
contemplate
to think about deeply and at length
deliberate
to engage in long and careful consideration