musing

[ myoo-zing ]

/ ˈmyu zɪŋ /

absorbed in thought; meditative.

contemplation; reflection.

Words nearby musing

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

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

"All the 'blowouts' I ever heard of were in the tires of our limousine car," she continued, musingly.
The Reclaimers|Margaret Hill McCarter
"Neahly everybody I know is like Shapur," said Lloyd, musingly.
The Little Colonel in Arizona|Annie Fellows Johnston
"Very well, very well indeed," resumed the stranger, musingly.
The Disowned, Complete|Edward Bulwer-Lytton
"Oh of anything nasty in any way," Vanderbank said musingly and kindly.
The Awkward Age|Henry James

"It would be a great stroke to take the capital of Mississippi," said Sherman musingly.
The Rock of Chickamauga|Joseph A. Altsheler