Word meaning
pensive
adjective · PEN-siv
What does pensive mean?
Pensive means engaged in deep or serious thought.
Pensive in a sentence
“She sat by the window in a pensive mood.”
Synonyms for pensive
- thoughtful
- reflective
- contemplative
Where does pensive come from?
From French penser, "to think."
How to remember pensive
- Say it out loud a few times: PEN-siv.
- Write one sentence of your own using pensive, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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