Ruminative
/ˈruməˌneɪdɪv/ adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Causing rumination or prone to it; thoughtful.
"They waited expectantly while he directed a ruminative yawn toward the white smiling moon."
- 2 Relating to or characteristic of ruminants; chewing the cud.
Adjective
- 1 deeply or seriously thoughtful wordnet
Example
More examples"They waited expectantly while he directed a ruminative yawn toward the white smiling moon."
Etymology
From ruminate + -ive.