Which spelling is correct for a word meaning 'deeply thoughtful or melancholy in tone'?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Definition:
“Deeply thoughtful or melancholy in tone.”
Correct word: Pensive
Meaning of pensive:
Engaged in serious thought, often with a hint of sadness.
Other options:
Pensieve — incorrect spelling (often confused with fictional usage).
Penssive — incorrect double ‘s’.
Pensiff — incorrect spelling.
Correct spelling: P-E-N-S-I-V-E
Hence, the correct answer is Pensive.