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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