musing
absorbed in thought; meditative.
contemplation; reflection.
Origin of musing
1Other words from musing
- mus·ing·ly, adverb
- un·mus·ing, adjective
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How to use musing in a sentence
Contrary to the musings of various pollsters and political pundits, Democrats never stood a chance.
A stand-up comedian in a self-titled sitcom revolving around his musings about nothing?
The letter shifts into musings about faith, philosophy and more.
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‘True Detective,’ Obsessive-Compulsive Noir, and ‘Twin Peaks’ | Jimmy So | March 14, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIt was just Mike Royko and his pal, Big Shack, and whatever their bleary musings happened to be that night three years ago.
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The seclusion in which she lived encouraged deep musings upon these vast inequalities of life.
Madame Roland, Makers of History | John S. C. AbbottHe was now absorbed in thought, and was allowing his outer man to express the nature of his musings.
A Charming Fellow, Volume II (of 3) | Frances Eleanor TrollopeThe surgeon and his probes are not pleasant visitors, but I welcome them when they divert my thoughts from these musings.'
Tony Butler | Charles James LeverIt was just as his musings got thus far that Skeffy rushed into the room and seized him by both hands.
Tony Butler | Charles James LeverOnly for a moment was Parkinson left to his fearful musings; then the Venerians begin their work.
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