HyperDic: pensive

English > 2 senses of the word pensive:
ADJECTIVEallpensive, brooding, broody, contemplative, meditative, musing, pondering, reflective, ruminativedeeply or seriously thoughtful
allpensive, wistfulshowing pensive sadness
pensive > pronunciation
Soundspeh'nsihv
Rhymesabortive ... vituperative: 304 rhymes with ihv...
English > pensive: 2 senses > adjective 1
MeaningDeeply or seriously thoughtful.
Synonymsbrooding, broody, contemplative, meditative, musing, pondering, reflective, ruminative
BroaderthoughtfulExhibiting or characterized by careful thought
Spanishcontemplativo, meditativo, pensativo
Catalanpensatiu
Nounspensivenesspersistent morbid meditation on a problem
Adverbspensivelyin a pensive manner
English > pensive: 2 senses > adjective 2
Meaningshowing pensive sadness.
Synonymwistful
BroadersadExperiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
Spanishmeditabundo, melancólico, pensativo
Nounspensivenessdeep serious thoughtfulness

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