Synonyms for introspective
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Examining one's own perceptions and sensory experiences; contemplative or thoughtful about oneself.
Example sentences
- thoughtful It's thoughtful of you to remind me of my promise.
- contemplative His face looks very serious and contemplative.
- pensive In the window sat a girl with a pensive face.
- introverted Rima was a very individualistic introverted woman.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| introspective | rising | |
| thoughtful | rising | |
| contemplative | rising | |
| pensive | rising | |
| introverted | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 7 letters
- pensive2
- 10 letters
- thoughtful2
- 11 letters
- introverted4
- 13 letters
- contemplative4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (pensive2 = 2 syllables).