noun as in strong fondness

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pensive, dour, stoic

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Example Sentences

Example:After the joke, the room fell into a pensive silence.

Definition:Musing or dreamy in manner or mood; reflective, deep in thought.

From pensive

Example:She was so dour that even a magic trick could not bring a smile to her face.

Definition:Gloomy and vindictive; of a sullen, gloomy, or pessimistic character.

From dour

Example:The stoic soldier faced the unexpected attack without any risuses or laughter.

Definition:Patiently enduring pain, hardship, or adversity, with little display of emotion.

From stoic