musing

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of pondering or thinking deeply about something.

• A state of contemplative thought; meditation.

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

broody , pensive , reflective

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with musing
musing , choosing , losing , snoozing , voicing , choosing , accusing , bruising , amusing , infusing , confusing , amusing , displeasing , pleasing , appeasing , ceasing , seizing , teasing , easing , fleeing , freeing , grieving , grievance , grieving , leaving , relieving , relieve , deceiving , deceit , seating , retreat , retreating , retreatment , treating

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Variants

List of all variants of musing that leads to same result
musing , musings , musingly , muse , mused , muser , musers , muses

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Forms

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muses, mused, musing

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Etymology

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From Old French muser 'to ponder, meditate'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'musing' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. In music, a muse is a source of inspiration or a goddess of the arts.

3. The term 'musing' is often used interchangeably with the term 'contemplation'.

4. The word 'muse' is also used to refer to a source of inspiration or a goddess of the arts.

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Related Concepts

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1. Contemplation: The act of thinking deeply about something, often with a focus on understanding or gaining insight.

2. Meditation: A practice of focusing the mind on a particular object, thought, or activity to achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm state.

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Culture

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In literature, 'musing' is often used to describe a character's thoughtful or contemplative state. For example, in Shakespeare's Hamlet, the character Hamlet is often depicted as 'musing' over the death of his father.

How to Memorize "musing"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of pondering or thinking deeply about something. Imagine yourself sitting in a quiet place, deep in thought.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'musing' with the idea of deep thought or contemplation. Think of a time when you have been lost in thought.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Musing Means Musing Mind' to remember the meaning of the word.

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