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
  • In 2020, Rateliff released a solo album, his third overall and his first since starting the Night Sweats, with a more melancholy sound that recalled his early-career work.
    Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Most notable within Jones’ theme is the use of vibraphone when set against his orchestra’s melancholy strings.
    A.D. Amorosi, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of melancholy
Adjective
  • Many other TikTok users commented, praising the mom for her thoughtful interaction with Graves.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Indeed, across social media on Wednesday, people were hoping — praying, even — that these ominous, panic-inducing spam messages might finally end, posting pictures of thoughtful politicians, or even excited Oprahs, to illustrate the point.
    David Mack, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of thoughtful
Adjective
  • For example, bullet journaling, reflective journaling, junk journaling, gratitude journaling and freewriting.
    Noma Nazish, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
  • That’s reflective of the current Pope Francis, who’s been largely commended for his liberal viewpoints.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of reflective
Adjective
  • The wild card who ultimately upends the conclave is the mysterious and contemplative Cardinal Benitez (Carlos Diehz), who arrives late to the proceedings.
    Marco della Cava, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
  • Indeed, one marvels at how often the protesters for Palestine have been treated like the freshman reader of Lolita who, lacking the niceties of the contemplative attitude, objects to all that business with the pedophile.
    Andrea Long Chu, Vulture, 11 Oct. 2024
Definition of contemplative
Adjective
  • David's more reserved, pensive demeanor is no match for Benji's charm and charisma — much of which is masking his struggles with his mental health.
    EW Staff, EW.com, 24 Oct. 2024
  • As the title suggests, this is a show of reflection in every sense of the word, pensive but ultimately optimistic.
    Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
Definition of pensive
Adjective
  • The process of chopping, stirring and simmering is meditative.
    Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 1 Nov. 2024
  • This exhibition is a fusion of colour and textile, geometry and abstraction, and a deeply contemplative and meditative experience which succeeds in elevating textile art to the status of a fine art.
    Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Definition of meditative
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