PENSIVE
(adj.sat, adj.)Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Pensive.
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Pensive - as an adjective satellite
Deeply or seriously thoughtful
Example: "Byron lives on not only in his poetry, but also in his creation of the `byronic hero' - the persona of a brooding melancholy young man"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
brooding12broody12contemplative22meditative16musing9pondering13reflective18ruminative15Showing pensive sadness
Example: "The sensitive and wistful response of a poet to the gentler phases of beauty"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
wistful13Pensive - as an adjective
Having the appearance of deep, often melancholic, thinking.
Looking thoughtful, especially from sadness.
Example Sentences
"She sat in a pensive mood, lost in her thoughts."
"His pensive expression revealed his deep contemplation."
"The pensive silence in the room made everyone uncomfortable."
"Sarah's pensive nature often led her to overthink situations."
"The pensive music playing in the background added to the melancholic atmosphere."
Word Game Points
Is PENSIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pensive is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PENSIVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is PENSIVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pensive is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPENSIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is PENSIVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pensive is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPENSIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
