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Synonyms
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Meaning:
contemplative

thoughtful

deep in thought

imitative

trying to be like another

simulated, unoriginal

pensive

seriously thoughtful

meditative, solemn

profound

deep (the usual word); showing, having great knowledge

intellectual, thoughtful

rational

(of a person) able to think and reason; (of behaviour, a discussion, idea) sensible; reasonable

realistic; of sound mind

reasonable

sensible; fair; of an acceptable standard or level

moderate, tolerable

retrospective

looking back on past events etc; (of a law, payment etc) applying to the past

backward-looking

ruminant

(an animal) that ruminates, e.g. a cow

contemplative

sage

(of) a wise and experienced man; a plant with dull greyish-green leaves, used as a herb

wise

serious

thoughtful; not funny, silly or for pleasure; important because of danger; committed; sincere

somber, humorless

solemn

serious and sincere; done formally and with ceremony; serious and not smiling

quiet, serious

studious

enjoying and wanting to study; very careful

scholarly, attentive

wise

having or showing experience, knowledge, good judgement etc

intelligent, reasonable

wistful

sad and wishing for something; having, showing disappointment

daydreaming, longing

REFLECTIVE as in Wiktionary
REFLECTIVE as in Wikipedia