Definition of ruminative Ruminative

We found 3 definitions of ruminative from 3 different sources.

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What does ruminative mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

ruminative - deeply or seriously thoughtful; "Byron lives on not only in his poetry, but also in his creation of the 'Byronic hero' - the persona of a brooding melancholy young man";
  brooding, broody, contemplative, meditative, musing, pensive, pondering, reflective
  thoughtful considerate of the feelings or well-being of others
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  • ruminative (a.)
    Inclined to, or engaged in, rumination or meditation.

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