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Definition of: pensive
(pen′siv) adjective
1. Engaged in or addicted to serious or quiet reflection; thoughtful with a touch of sadness.
2. Expressive of, suggesting, or causing sad thoughtfulness. [<OF pensif, pensive <penser think]
—pen′sive·ly adverb
—pen′sive·ness noun
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