Introspective
Introspective adjective - Given to examining own sensory and perceptual experiences.
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Synonyms for Introspective
Melancholy and introspective are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Melancholy" instead an adjective "Introspective".
Nearby Words: introspection, introspect, introspecting
Melancholy
Melancholy adjective - Given to or marked by long, quiet thinking.
Usage example: a melancholy period in the artist's life that is reflected in his work
Introspective and melancholy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Introspective" instead an adjective "Melancholy".
Nearby Words: melancholic, melancholia
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Related pairs
- thoughtful and introspective
- thoughtful and melancholy
- sober and introspective
- sober and melancholy
- dismal and introspective
- dismal and melancholy
- serious and introspective
- serious and melancholy
- downcast and introspective
- downcast and melancholy
- sad and introspective
- sad and melancholy
- miserable and introspective
- miserable and melancholy
Both words in one sentence
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The whole scene was very melancholy and introspective.
Source: Melancholy Moon - So when a character is shown moon gazing, it means he or she shares many of these lunar traits: they are isolated and introspective, melancholy... yet oddly hopeful.
Source: Melancholy Moon - Melancholy Moon: Within the old cemetery, the White Ghost gazes first at the full moon, and then at her own hands in an introspective mood.
Source: Film / Night of the Ghouls
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