Engaged in or characterized by deep thought or contemplation. She had a ruminative expression on her face as she pondered the meaning of life.
Characterized by persistent, repetitive, and often negative thinking about one's feelings or problems. After the breakup, he became trapped in a ruminative cycle of self-doubt.
Relating to or engaged in the act of chewing the cud, as in ruminant animals. Cows and other ruminative animals regurgitate partially digested food to chew it again.