ruminant

adjective

Definition of ruminantnext
as in melancholy
given to or marked by long, quiet thinking I wandered around campus all day in a ruminant mood

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruminant
  1. melancholy
  2. reflective
  3. thoughtful
  4. philosophical
  5. contemplative
Adjective
  • The resulting track carries a hint of classic Athens melancholy while centering on one of Chura’s most hopeful songs to date.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 23 July 2026
  • His style, though, is still idiosyncratic—a particular mix of bedroom melancholy and broadband corruption.
    — Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 22 July 2026
Definition of melancholy
Adjective
  • Silbiger’s portfolio is a reflective combination of classic American motifs like Saguaro cacti and herds of bison, and odd roadside attractions like the inflatable Maine lobster.
    — Sarah Silbiger, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • The students get permission from the schools to draw on the blackboards in advance, reflective of Japan’s conformist orderly culture.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026
Definition of reflective
Adjective
  • Rather than rushing from port to port, Explora Journeys was designed around the idea that luxury is measured by space, time, and thoughtful experiences.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 24 July 2026
  • Each chamber in the intimate inn has its own character, and pairs thoughtful amenities with tech-forward convenience.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 July 2026
Definition of thoughtful
Adjective
  • Various people in Chiang’s story proffer all sorts of arguments, philosophical, practical, and aesthetic, against blocking the perception of human beauty.
    — Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 24 July 2026
  • Drapatyi's appointment marked a sharp generational and philosophical break from Syrskyi, who was shaped by Soviet military tradition.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
Definition of philosophical
Adjective
  • In a statement, LACMA director and CEO Michael Govan connected Celmins’s blend of realism and imagination with Villeneuve’s contemplative and cerebral films.
    — Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 15 July 2026
  • Because the number of trekkers permitted each day is capped, the trail retains a quieter, more contemplative feel than many marquee routes.
    — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
Definition of contemplative
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