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Reflective

Throwing back images; as, a reflective mirror.

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Intellectual 84% connected

Belonging to, or performed by, the intellect; mental; as, intellectual powers, activities, etc.

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Intellectual 84% connected

Belonging to, or performed by, the intellect; mental; as, intellectual powers, activities, etc.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Reflecting 84% connected

of Reflect

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Reflecting 84% connected

of Reflect

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Specular 84% connected

Having the qualities of a speculum, or mirror; having a smooth, reflecting surface; as, a specular metal; a specular surface.

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Specular 84% connected

Having the qualities of a speculum, or mirror; having a smooth, reflecting surface; as, a specular metal; a specular surface.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Thoughtful 84% connected

Full of thought; employed in meditation; contemplative; as, a man of thoughtful mind.

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Thoughtful 84% connected

Full of thought; employed in meditation; contemplative; as, a man of thoughtful mind.

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Mull 74% connected

A thin, soft kind of muslin.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Mull 74% connected

A thin, soft kind of muslin.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Reflect 74% connected

To bend back; to give a backwa/d turn to; to throw back; especially, to cause to return after striking upon any surface; as, a mirror reflects rays o…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Reflect 74% connected

To bend back; to give a backwa/d turn to; to throw back; especially, to cause to return after striking upon any surface; as, a mirror reflects rays o…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 8

Brooding 92% connected

of Brood

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Broody 92% connected

Inclined to brood.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Contemplative 92% connected

Pertaining to contemplation; addicted to, or employed in, contemplation; meditative.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Meditative 92% connected

Disposed to meditate, or to meditation; as, a meditative man; a meditative mood.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Musing 92% connected

of Muse

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Pensive 92% connected

Thoughtful, sober, or sad; employed in serious reflection; given to, or favorable to, earnest or melancholy musing.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Pondering 92% connected

of Ponder

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Ruminative 92% connected

Inclined to, or engaged in, rumination or meditation.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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