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Musing

Verb / ˈmju:zɪŋ / Another word for musing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to think deeply or ponder over something

Synonyms & similar words

broody ruminative thinkover contemplative thoughtfulness reflection rumination mullover meditate reflexion mull pondering meditative ruminate pensive reflect contemplate speculate muse excogitate reflective ponder chewover contemplation brooding contemplation reflection meditation thought rumination pondering cogitation introspection consideration deliberation brooding daydreaming fantasizing dreaming fancying imagining visualizing envisaging conceiving

Example sentences

  1. He was lost in deep musing.
  2. I found him musing over a difficult math problem.
  3. She was musing about her future plans.
  4. His musing about life often led to interesting conversations.
  5. The author's musing on the meaning of life was thought-provoking.

Quotes

  • 'The best way to escape from a problem is to solve it.' - Alan Saporta
  • 'The unexamined life is not worth living.' - Socrates
  • 'All that we are is the result of what we have thought.' - Buddha

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