musing

[ myoo-zing ]

/ ˈmyu zɪŋ /

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adjective

absorbed in thought; meditative.

noun

contemplation; reflection.

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Which of the following words means “to travel or journey, especially to walk on foot”?

hightail

peregrinate

perpetrate

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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

musicianship, musicology, musicotherapy, musigny, musil, musing, musique concrète, musjid, musk, musk bag, musk deer

Example sentences from the Web for musings

Contrary to the musings of various pollsters and political pundits, Democrats never stood a chance.
How the Lame Democrats Blew It|Goldie Taylor|November 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
A stand-up comedian in a self-titled sitcom revolving around his musings about nothing?
Is John Mulaney the Next Seinfeld?|Kevin Fallon|October 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The letter shifts into musings about faith, philosophy and more.
Exclusive: Bergdahl Explains in Prison Letters Why He Vanished|Kimberly Dozier|June 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The following day, I could listen to the musings of Donald Trump (I skipped this, as did almost every other attendee).
At CPAC, Calls for Fresh Ideas Are Followed by the Same Stale Shtick|Michael Moynihan|March 17, 2013|DAILY BEAST

Activist interviews run alongside angst-ridden poetry and musings from the locker rooms and fraught cafeterias of high school.
Championing Teenage Feminism—One Blog Post at a Time|Allison Yarrow|March 2, 2012|DAILY BEAST
As on that morning long ago, her musings were interrupted by the appearance of her father the Governor.
Akbar|P. A. S. van Limburg-Brouwer
Her musings were suddenly cut short by a violent ring at the hall bell.
Virgie's Inheritance|Mrs. Georgie Sheldon
At this point his musings were broken by confused shoutings and whistles.
The Gay Adventure|Richard Bird
He muses upon the irony of fate: and the world is the richer for his musings.
A Day with the Poet Burns|Anonymous
The sour neglect and systematic opposition of the rising party of the dissenters had outwearied his musings.
Amenities of Literature|Isaac Disraeli

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MEANINGS

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WORD OF THE DAY

musing

adjective

noun

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Origin of musing

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