pensive — engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɛnsɪv/
Korean meaning: 깊이 생각에 잠긴, 사색에 잠긴
Korean pronunciation: **펜**시브
Example Sentences
- After eating his girlfriend's cooking, he became unusually pensive about their relationship.
- The cat sat by the window in a pensive pose, probably plotting world domination.
- She grew pensive while reading the philosophical text.
pensive
ADJECTIVE//ˈpɛnsɪv//
engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought
A student sits pensive while studying complex material in the library
Scholar with pen and sieve, filtering thoughts deep and true!
Pensive thoughts on expensive wisdom require extensive time.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'pensif' meaning thoughtful or meditative, derived from Latin 'pensare' meaning to weigh or consider, which is related to 'pendere' (to hang or weigh).
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📝Examples
“After eating his girlfriend's cooking, he became unusually pensive about their relationship.”
“The cat sat by the window in a pensive pose, probably plotting world domination.”
“She grew pensive while reading the philosophical text.”
“His pensive nature made him an excellent writer.”
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