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Dictionary: mus·ing   (myū'zĭng) pronunciation
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adj.
Deep in thought; contemplative.

n.
  1. Contemplation; meditation.
  2. A product of contemplation; a thought. "an elegant tapestry of quotations, musings, aphorisms, and autobiographical reflections" (James Atlas).
musingly mus'ing·ly adv.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: a calm lengthy intent consideration
  Synonyms: contemplation, reflection, reflexion, rumination, thoughtfulness

The adjective musing has one meaning:

Meaning #1: persistently or morbidly thoughtful
  Synonyms: brooding, broody, contemplative, meditative, pensive, pondering, reflective, ruminative

 
 
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