ruminative

adjective

Definition of ruminativenext
as in melancholy
given to or marked by long, quiet thinking a ruminative man, who contributed to discussions only after he had completely thought things through

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruminative
  1. melancholy
  2. thoughtful
  3. reflective
  4. contemplative
  5. pensive
  6. meditative
Adjective
  • Their relationship deepens over the course of the film, culminating in a final scene that ends their story with a melancholy ambivalence.
    Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The melancholy video captures intimate moments where Payne and Cassidy are traveling the world, hugging, building Lego sets and, in the final image, sharing a kiss and a laugh.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of melancholy
Adjective
  • Whether for a grand occasion like a wedding or a simpler celebration like a kid’s birthday party, there’s no denying the joy that comes with a thoughtful piece of paper that’s been stuffed into an envelope, stamped, and sent on its merry, snail-mail way.
    Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Startups have to be thoughtful about access to public transit while also catering to people who drive.
    Salvador Rodriguez, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of thoughtful
Adjective
  • Wedding tablescapes are arguably the most memorable part of a couple’s wedding decor, combining multiple visual elements that are reflective of the couple, their location, and their aesthetic.
    Boutayna Chokrane, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The president-elect's transition team did not immediately respond to a request for comment whether that was reflective of the ceasefire proposal Trump shared Sunday.
    Sarah D. Wire, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of reflective
Adjective
  • The recent rut put Locksley in a contemplative mood.
    Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Kali Malone, a composer who reinvents the pipe organ into contemporary contexts, invites listeners into a realm of contemplative beauty, reimagining traditional sacred music with a modern paint brush.
    SPIN Team, SPIN, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of contemplative
Adjective
  • The songs are muscular and syncretic as ever, but the normally peevish rapper doesn’t maintain his trolling energy for the full record, settling into a questioning and pensive pace.
    Stephen Kearse, TIME, 8 Dec. 2024
  • The main villain of the piece, Simba’s dreadful uncle Scar, is a superior bad guy, pensive and brooding rather than angry or shill.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of pensive
Adjective
  • Scenes from the natural world offer a meditative respite from the competitive fervor, exploring what else has meaning for Alexey: the health of the oceans.
    Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 8 Dec. 2024
  • The soundless video is a meditative sweep across the stars.
    Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of meditative
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