Musing (Adjective)
Meaning
Deeply or seriously thoughtful; "Byron lives on not only in his poetry, but also in his creation of the `Byronic hero' - the persona of a brooding melancholy young man".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- She had a musing expression on her face as she stared out the window, lost in thought about her future.
- His musing nature made him a great philosopher, often pondering the mysteries of life and the universe.
- The poet's musing tone was reflected in the melancholic language of her latest collection of verses.
- After a long walk, she settled into a musing mood, her mind wandering over the events of the past few days.
- The professor's musing voice droned on, captivating his students with tales of ancient civilizations.