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    ruminative
    /ˈruːmɪnətɪv/

    adjective

    • 1. expressing or involving deep thought: "a deeply ruminative, mysterious lament"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishRUMINATIVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Ruminative means thinking deeply and for a long period, often with a brooding or reflective mood. See how to use this word in sentences and synonyms, and learn about its pronunciation and translations.

  3. www.verywellmind.com › repetitive-thoughts-emotionalRumination: Definition, Signs, Causes, Effects, and How to Cope

    Sep 22, 2022 · Rumination involves repetitive and passive thoughts focused on the causes and effects of a person's distress. However, these thoughts do not lead to the person engaging in active coping mechanisms or problem-solving strategies that would relieve distress and improve mood.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryRUMINATIVE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Ruminative means thinking deeply and for a long period, often with a brooding or reflective mood. Learn more about this formal adjective, its synonyms and how to use it in sentences from various sources.

  5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › ruminativeruminative adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

    Ruminative means tending to think deeply and carefully about things. Learn how to pronounce it, see example sentences and find synonyms for this formal adjective.

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › ruminativeRuminative - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    adjective. deeply or seriously thoughtful. synonyms: brooding, broody, contemplative, meditative, musing, pensive, pondering, reflective. thoughtful. exhibiting or characterized by careful thought. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Ruminative." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/ruminative.

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishRUMINATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    noun. uk / ˌruː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃ ə n / us / ˌruː.məˈneɪ.ʃ ə n / rumination noun (THINKING) Add to word list. [ C or U ] the act of thinking carefully and for a long period about something. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Thinking and contemplating. a brown study idiom. agonize over/about something. beard-stroking. bethink. harbour.

  8. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › ruminateRuminate Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Ruminate means to chew over something in your mind repeatedly or to chew the cud. Learn the origin, synonyms, examples, and related words of ruminative, the adjective form of ruminant.