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deep thought
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deep thought
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| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | profound thinking |
| Synonyms: | absorption, concentration, contemplation, engrossment, meditation, preoccupation, profound thought, reflection, study |
| Main Entry: | meditation |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | contemplation |
| Synonyms: | concentration, deep thought, introspection, pondering, quiet time, reflection, rumination, self-examination |
| Main Entry: | soul-searching |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | introspection |
| Synonyms: | contemplation, deep thought, heart-searching, meditation, reflection, rumination, self-analysis, self-examination, self-questioning |
| Main Entry: | brown study |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | deep thinking |
| Synonyms: | absorption, abstraction, close study, deep thought, deep thoughtfulness, dreamy abstraction, engrossment, preoccupation, profound thought, quiet ecstasy, reverie, study |
| Main Entry: | absorbed |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | being completely occupied mentally |
| Synonyms: | captivated, consumed, deep in thought, engaged, engrossed, fascinated, fixed, gone*, head over heels, held, immersed, intent, involved, lost, preoccupied, rapt, really into, up to here, wrapped up |
| Antonyms: | bored, disinterested, distracted, indifferent, uninterested |
* = informal/non-formal usage
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