musing

[myoo-zing]

adjective

1. absorbed in thought; meditative.

noun

1. contemplation; reflection.

Other Word Forms

• musingly adverb
• unmusing adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of musing¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English; muse, -ing ¹, -ing ²

Example Sentences

One month later, he brought up the topic again, this time musing that his supporters are so loyal they would kill on his behalf.“

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Penelope only half heard Simon’s musings, for her gaze was drawn back to the face of Diana.

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Gathering bits and pieces as rendered in English, the songs are remarkably conversational and down to earth, with humor and fragments of pop culture interlaced with poetic musings.

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But he has also written public letters laying out his charitable donations, musings about philanthropy and glimpses of his will.

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Last January, Dave McIntyre, a former Washington Post wine columnist and recently retired federal employee, launched this mix of wine news, recommendations and musings on his place in the wine world.

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