cerebral
adjectiveIntellectual and focused on thought rather than emotion.
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Clear all filtersIntellectual and focused on thought rather than emotion.
To think carefully or deeply about something.
Inclined to examine one's own thoughts and feelings.
One word family: also includes introspection.
Examining one's inner life
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Emitting or reflecting light; figuratively, clear and illuminating.
An observable expression or sign of something.
Careful noticing of a fact or event, or a comment based on what was noticed.
Careful noticing
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A lyrical poem expressing elevated praise or serious reflection.
A lyrical poem expressing elevated praise or serious reflection
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Looking back on past events or work.
One word family: also includes retrospect.
An outward appearance or limited likeness that may not reflect the full reality.
A speech in which a character voices thoughts aloud, usually while alone.
A speech in which a character voices thoughts aloud, usually while alone
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Extremely dirty and neglected, often reflecting miserable conditions.
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