Definition & Meaning of "pensive"in English

pensive

engaged in deep or serious thought

Grammatical Information

Composition

Simple

qualitative

Superlative

most pensive

Comparative

more pensive

gradable

domain

mood, cognition, behavior

Examples

She sat by the window, her pensive expression reflecting her deep thoughts.

reflective and thoughtful, often with a hint of melancholy and sadness

contemplative

introspective

meditative

reflective

thoughtful

Examples

Sitting by the lakeside, he had a pensive look as he recalled his childhood.

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