musing
[myoo-zing]
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adjective
absorbed in thought; meditative.
noun
contemplation; reflection.
Origin of musing
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Historical Examples of musingly
"Oh, there were a lot of things combined to send me to the woods," he said, musingly.
With Trapper Jim in the North WoodsLawrence J. Leslie
They had lain in the trunk a long time undisturbed; and he examined them musingly.
The Gentleman From IndianaBooth Tarkington
"I begin to understand matters," rejoined the invalid, musingly.
"I'm afraid I made a mistake, changin' that sign," he said, musingly.
ShavingsJoseph C. Lincoln
"Yes, it was very nice of him to remember her," said Electra, musingly.
Victor's TriumphMrs. E. D. E. N. Southworth
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