PENSIVE Synonyms
There are 12 synonyms of the word
pensive.
(exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word pensive. (close relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word pensive. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for PENSIVE
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | brooding | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 2 | contemplative | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 3 | meditative | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 4 | reflective | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 5 | introspective | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 6 | thinking | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | ||||
| 7 | thoughtful | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 8 | broody | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 9 | musing | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 10 | pondering | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | ||||
| 11 | ruminative | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 12 | wistful | adjectiveadj |
Best Hypernyms For PENSIVE
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
pensive, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)
cogitative
contemplative
introspective
meditative
philosophical
reflective
ruminant
ruminative
thoughtful
