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pensive vs ruminative

ruminative vs pensive

pensive and ruminative both are adjectives.

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

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