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Meaning of pensive in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈpɛnsɪv/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    pensive

    Definitions

    1. persistently or morbidly thoughtful

    Synonyms

    • thoughtful
  2. 2. showing pensive sadness

    Examples

    • « the sensitive and wistful response of a poet to the gentler phases of beauty »

    Synonyms

    • sad

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