musing

[ myoo-zing ]
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adjective
  1. absorbed in thought; meditative.

noun
  1. contemplation; reflection.

Origin of musing

1
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at muse, -ing2, -ing1

Other words from musing

  • mus·ing·ly, adverb
  • un·mus·ing, adjective

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