musing

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noun

mus·​ing ˈmyü-ziŋ How to pronounce musing (audio)
: meditation
My musing and writings on this issue do not come from the groves of academe.Herbert S. White

musing

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adjective

: thoughtfully abstracted : meditative
musingly adverb

Examples of musing in a Sentence

Adjective he was clearly in a musing mood, and did not feel like talking just then
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Noun
This is where Jerry may take exception with the musings of his good friend. Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2025 Labeling their musings as a false memory does not capture these important aspects of their experience. Bernice Andrews, Scientific American, 8 Apr. 2025 In the footage shown today were ample musings on and shots of honey bees, as well as Stone’s CEO literally having her hair buzzed off. Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2025 Despite the musings of Trump and some allies, the president can’t seek a third term. Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 19 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for musing

Word History

Etymology

Noun

see muse entry 1

Adjective

see muse entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of musing was in the 14th century

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“Musing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/musing. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.

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