musing Meaning & Definition
Phonetic codes: M Y UW1 Z IH0 NG
What Does Musing Mean?
Musing is a verb that means present participle and gerund of muse. As an adjective, it means Absorbed in thought; contemplative. As a noun, it means thought, meditation, contemplation.
Musing at a Glance
| Part of speech | verb, adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | pensive, rumination and thoughtful |
| Plural | musings |
| Comparative / superlative | more musing, most musing |
Musing Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of muse
Musing as an Adjective
- Absorbed in thought; contemplative
Musing as a Noun
- thought, meditation, contemplation
daydreaming or imaginative musings
Synonyms of Musing
pensiveruminationthoughtfulcontemplativereflectioncontemplationruminativebroodingreflectiveponderingmeditativereflexionbroodymeditationthoughtfulness
Musing synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Musing
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Musing in a Sentence
daydreaming or imaginative musings
Word Forms & Grammar
musing
musing (comparative more musing, superlative most musing)
musing (plural musings)
Words That Rhyme With Musing
Questions People Ask About Musing
Is musing a verb or an adjective?
Musing is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as an adjective and a noun.
What is another word for musing?
Words with a similar meaning to musing include pensive, rumination and thoughtful. See the full list of musing synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of musing?
The plural of musing is musings.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of musing?
The comparative form is more musing and the superlative form is most musing.