Pensiveness

Pronunciation: /ˈpɛnsɪvnəs/

Definitions of pensiveness

noun a state of being lost in thought; deep sadness or melancholy

Example Sentences

A1 She sat in pensiveness, staring out the window.

A2 His pensiveness was evident as he pondered over his decision.

B1 The character's pensiveness added depth to the story.

B2 Her pensiveness was interrupted by a sudden burst of laughter.

C1 The artist's pensiveness could be seen in every stroke of the brush.

C2 His pensiveness was a constant presence, even in moments of joy.

Examples of pensiveness in a Sentence

formal Her pensiveness was evident as she sat quietly, lost in deep thought.

informal I could tell by his pensiveness that something was bothering him.

slang She had that look of pensiveness about her, like she was in her own little world.

figurative The painting captured a sense of pensiveness, with its dark colors and lonely figure.

Grammatical Forms of pensiveness

• past tense: pensivenessed
• plural: pensivenesses
• comparative: more pensive
• superlative: most pensive
• present tense: pensiveness
• future tense: will be pensiveness
• perfect tense: has pensivenessed
• continuous tense: is pensivenessing
• singular: pensiveness
• positive degree: pensive
• infinitive: to be pensive
• gerund: pensivenessing
• participle: pensivenessed

Origin and Evolution of pensiveness

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'pensiveness' originated from the Old French word 'pensif' meaning thoughtful or pensive.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'pensiveness' has retained its original meaning of deep thoughtfulness or contemplation, and is commonly used to describe a state of reflective sadness or melancholy.