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Ruminous

Ruminous (adj.)
Describing a state or quality of deep, contemplative thought that carries a spiritual or soul-level depth.

Often used to reflect the energy of quiet reflection, a poetic stillness, or profound internal presence.
"His presence was calm, almost ruminous—as if his thoughts were lit from within."

Note: Formally recognized by Wiktionary in 2025, ruminous was revived and defined by Ali Hussain, author of Tao of Islam, through literary citations and spiritual usage. It is the root form of ruminate
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Ruminous

A state of deep, sacred reflection.
Ruminous is the stillness of a soul listening inward, quietly turning thought into truth.
More than meditative—it's ancestral, cosmic, and personal all at once.
“She sat in ruminous silence, as if she remembered something the world forgot.”
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Ruminously

In a way that is deeply reflective, spiritually meditative, or soulfully inward.
Ruminously describes how a person moves, sits, speaks, or simply is when they're steeped in sacred contemplation.
It's not just thinking—it's feeling through thought.
“He stared ruminously at the fire, like his spirit was chewing on something older than time.”
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