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pensive vs pondering

pondering vs pensive

pensive and pondering both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pensive No Yes No No
pondering No Yes No No
As adjectives, pensive and pondering are synonyms defined as:
  • pensive and pondering: deeply or seriously thoughtful
Other synonyms of pensive include brooding, broody, contemplative, meditative, musing, reflective, ruminative.
pensive (adjective) pondering (adjective)
showing pensive sadness deeply or seriously thoughtful
deeply or seriously thoughtful
Difference between pensive and pondering

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