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- [myoo-zing]
- /ˈmyu zɪŋ/
- /mjuːz/
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- [myoo-zing]
- /ˈmyu zɪŋ/
Definitions of musing word
- adjective musing absorbed in thought; meditative. 1
- noun musing contemplation; reflection. 1
- verb without object musing to think or meditate in silence, as on some subject. 1
- verb without object musing Archaic. to gaze meditatively or wonderingly. 1
- verb with object musing to meditate on. 1
- verb with object musing to comment thoughtfully or ruminate upon. 1
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Origin of musing
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1350-1400; See origin at muse, -ing2, -ing1
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Parts of speech for Musing
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musing popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for musing
noun musing
- reflection — the act of reflecting, as in casting back a light or heat, mirroring, or giving back or showing an image; the state of being reflected in this way.
- reverie — a state of dreamy meditation or fanciful musing: lost in reverie.
- introspection — observation or examination of one's own mental and emotional state, mental processes, etc.; the act of looking within oneself.
- meditation — the act of meditating.
- pondering — to consider something deeply and thoroughly; meditate (often followed by over or upon).
adjective musing
- thoughtful — showing consideration for others; considerate.
- reflective — that reflects; reflecting.
- pensive — dreamily or wistfully thoughtful: a pensive mood.
- contemplative — Someone who is contemplative thinks deeply, or is thinking in a serious and calm way.
- absorbed — If you are absorbed in something or someone, you are very interested in them and they take up all your attention and energy.
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