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ruminative

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10 lettersPronunciation /ˈruməˌneɪdɪv/Part of speech adjectiveSorted aeiimnrtuvStarts with REnds with E0 clues
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Definitions

  1. deeply or seriously thoughtful

Word origin

From ruminate + -ive.

Used in a sentence

  • They waited expectantly while he directed a ruminative yawn toward the white smiling moon.
  • The ruminative 'cello uttered two phrases of its own and then began a dialogue with the viola.
  • I found that the chore of reorganizing the artifacts of my professional life was pleasantly ruminative. It had a tonic effect, because it allowed me to reflect on the changes in my views over the years.

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