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  1. www.dictionary.com › browse › pensivePENSIVE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Pensive definition: dreamily or wistfully thoughtful. See examples of PENSIVE used in a sentence.

  2. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryPENSIVE definition in American English | Collins English...

    pensive in American English. (ˈpɛnsɪv ) adjective. 1. thinking deeply or seriously, often of sad or melancholy things. 2. expressing deep thoughtfulness, often with some sadness. SYNONYMY NOTE: pensive suggests a dreamy, often somewhat sad or melancholy concentration of thought [ the pensive look in her eye]; contemplative implies intent ...

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    Find 25 different ways to say PENSIVE, along with antonyms, related words, and example sentences at Thesaurus.com.

  4. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › pensivePENSIVE Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words - Merriam-Webster

    Synonyms for PENSIVE: melancholy, thoughtful, reflective, contemplative, somber, philosophic, meditative, philosophical; Antonyms of PENSIVE: unreflective, frivolous ...

  5. www.yourdictionary.com › pensivePensive Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

    Pensive definition: Engaged in deep and serious thought.

  6. www.thefreedictionary.com › pensivePensive - definition of pensive by The Free Dictionary

    pensive: adjective absorbed , abstracted , attentive , concentrating , contemplative , deliberative , dreamy , engrossed , full of thought, given to thought , in ...

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishpensive adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of pensive adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.