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Synonyms & Similar Words
contemplation
reflection
thought
pondering
rumination
consideration
deliberation
meditation
introspection
brooding
daydreaming
reverie
fantasizing
imagination
speculation
conjecture
surmise
guesswork
brainstorming
mind-wandering
absent-mindedness
distraction
preoccupation
absorption
engrossment
fascination
enchantment
captivation
spellbound
mesmerized
hypnotized
absorbed
lost
forgetful
inattentive
Meaning of Musing
The primary meaning of the word "musing" is a state of thoughtful reflection or contemplation.
Definitions
- A period of thought or reflection, especially one that is informal or casual
- The act of thinking deeply and carefully about something, often in a leisurely or idle manner
- A feeling or mood of thoughtful or dreamy abstraction, often accompanied by a sense of detachment from one's surroundings
Etymology of Musing
The word "musing" has its roots in the Old French word "musier," which means "to gaze stupidly" or "to be astonished"
This Old French word is derived from the Latin word "musare," which means "to loiter" or "to stare about"
The word "musing" has been used in English since the 14th century to describe a state of thoughtful reflection or contemplation
Example Uses
- She sat in the garden, lost in musing about her future plans
- His mind was filled with musing about the meaning of life
- The artist's latest sculpture is a product of her musing about the human condition
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
action
activity
busyness
engagement
involvement
participation
attention
awareness
concentration
focus
alertness
vigilance
decisiveness
resoluteness
determination
purposefulness
intention
direction
goal-orientation
mindfulness
presence
attentiveness