contemplating

Synonyms for contemplating

verb think about seriously; plan

adjective. thoughtful

adjective. disposed

1590s, from Latin contemplatus, past participle of contemplari "survey, observe" (see contemplation). Related: Contemplated; contemplating.

An agreeable sensation arising from contemplating the misery of another.

Duncan drew a rueful face, contemplating the place where she had been.

I remained wrapped up in furs, contemplating the magnificent night.

They were silent for a while, contemplating this strange disruption of their affairs.

What a recollection, if she thinks of the past, in contemplating the present!

She must be buying something—or contemplating buying, at least.

His cat Melinda watches, waiting, All the while, contemplating.

A man thinks he is contemplating an object, and it is his own idea that he is contemplating.

Mrs. Travers asked herself, contemplating Lingard's motionless figure.

Such was his unpaternal way of contemplating the rising hopes of his house.