Words For Reflection

noun a word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• Many people choose to dwell in urban areas for the convenience of amenities and services.
• My grandparents dwell in a cozy cottage by the lake during the summer months.
• I heard Sarah's ex-boyfriend still dwells in her mind, even though they broke up months ago.
• Negative thoughts can dwell in your mind if you don't actively work to replace them with positive ones.

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

• Her pensiveness was evident as she sat quietly, lost in deep thought.
• I could tell by his pensiveness that something was bothering him.
• She had that look of pensiveness about her, like she was in her own little world.
• The painting captured a sense of pensiveness, with its dark colors and lonely figure.

verb to remember or recall something from memory

• After much reflection, he recollected the events of that fateful day.
• I finally recollected where I left my keys after searching for hours.
• I totally recollected that awesome party we went to last weekend.
• As she listened to the music, memories began to recollect in her mind.

noun the state of being alone or isolated

adjective solitary or secluded

• Many people seek solitude in order to reflect on their thoughts and find inner peace.
• Sometimes I just need some solitude to recharge and relax.
• I'm craving some alone time, I need to get some solitude.
• In the hustle and bustle of the city, finding solitude can feel like a rare treasure.