musing
absorbed in thought; meditative.
contemplation; reflection.
Origin of musing
1Other words from musing
- mus·ing·ly, adverb
- un·mus·ing, adjective
Words Nearby musing
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How to use musing in a sentence
The video hit YouTube on May 24, 2007, and Henri's existential musings soon began winning enthusiastic fans.
R.I.P. Henri, le Chat Noir, angst-ridden feline YouTube star for the ages | Jennifer Ouellette | December 10, 2020 | Ars TechnicaShe might swerve into detailed exposition of past events, but she quickly slingshots back to her more whimsical, inspired musings.
World class: Remembering legendary travel writer Jan Morris | Liza Weisstuch | December 10, 2020 | Washington PostIn the months since the pandemic began, I’ve found myself coming back to those musings again and again.
While some will tend to fall into harmful, repetitive thought patterns when their minds are at rest, others will produce more helpful musings.
There’s also an integrated notes tool, should you want to write down personal musings, ideas, or reminders while navigating the web.
Instead, officials are musing about indirect sources of supply, by and through third countries.
CIA Director’s Trip to Kiev Was a Warning to Putin | Leslie H. Gelb | April 16, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe theatrical release of Lincoln means musing about how President Obama compares to his hero and predecessor.
7 Best Moments From Sunday Talk (Video) | The Daily Beast Video | November 25, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTThe political media soon chimed in, musing about the cluelessness of the Obama campaign.
The GOP’s Two-Faced Celeb Bashing of Obama’s Parker-Wintour Fundraiser | Michelle Cottle | June 14, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTMy theoretical musing has led me to land on the following scenario.
Michael Tomasky on Why Obama Shouldn’t Defend Gay Marriage (For Now) | Michael Tomasky | March 24, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTLast week, for example, he was musing about a world without air-traffic controllers.
He pondered them a moment, his dark eyes musing almost regretfully.
St. Martin's Summer | Rafael SabatiniMusic followed; Flora played nicely, Meta like a well-taught girl; Ethel went on musing over the engravings.
The Daisy Chain | Charlotte YongeThe old gentleman shook his head, let his arms sadly droop, and appeared to sink into deep musing.
Balsamo, The Magician | Alexander DumasThis would suit Kennedy capitally, and musing on the meeting of the morrow, he sank into a doze in the armchair.
Julian Home | Dean Frederic W. Farrar“Men pick and choose, it is true,” observed Lady Engleton in a musing tone, as if thinking aloud.
The Daughters of Danaus | Mona Caird
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