musing

[ myoo-zing ]

/ ˈmyu zɪŋ /

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adjective

absorbed in thought; meditative.

noun

contemplation; reflection.

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Origin of musing

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

OTHER WORDS FROM musing

mus·ing·ly, adverbun·mus·ing, adjective

Words nearby musing

music theatre, music to one's ears, music video, Musigny, Musil, musing, musique concrète, musjid, musk, muskallonge, musk bag

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 Technica
She 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 Post
In the months since the pandemic began, I’ve found myself coming back to those musings again and again.
It Pays to Be a Space Case - Facts So Romantic|Alice Fleerackers|October 7, 2020|Nautilus
While some will tend to fall into harmful, repetitive thought patterns when their minds are at rest, others will produce more helpful musings.
It Pays to Be a Space Case - Facts So Romantic|Alice Fleerackers|October 7, 2020|Nautilus

There’s also an integrated notes tool, should you want to write down personal musings, ideas, or reminders while navigating the web.
The best internet browsers you’ve never heard of|David Nield|October 4, 2020|Popular-Science
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|DAILY BEAST
The 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|DAILY BEAST
The 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|DAILY BEAST
My 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|DAILY BEAST
Last week, for example, he was musing about a world without air-traffic controllers.
How Michele Gets Her Groove Back|Matt Latimer|September 22, 2011|DAILY BEAST
He pondered them a moment, his dark eyes musing almost regretfully.
St. Martin's Summer|Rafael Sabatini
Music followed; Flora played nicely, Meta like a well-taught girl; Ethel went on musing over the engravings.
The Daisy Chain|Charlotte Yonge
The old gentleman shook his head, let his arms sadly droop, and appeared to sink into deep musing.
Balsamo, The Magician|Alexander Dumas
This 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