2
hopeful
2
low-spirited(adjective, sad, unhappy, gloomy, miserable)
2
meditating
2
moony(adjective, sad, gloomy, miserable, down)
2
mushy(noun, adjective, sentimental, regretful)
2
out of sorts(expression, idiom, sad, melancholy, bitter)
2
philosophical(adjective, thought)
2
preoccupied(adjective, reasonable, keen, deep, thoughtful)
2
reflecting(adjective, reasonable, keen, deep, rational)
2
romantic(noun, adjective, passionate, heavy, hot)
2
sappy(noun, adjective, sentimental, regretful)
2
sloppy(noun, adjective, sentimental, regretful)
2
solemn(adjective, sad, sorrow, depression, woe)
2
studious(adjective, reasonable, keen, thought, deep)
2
tear-jerking(noun, moving, tender, stirring)
2
thirsty(adjective, desire, desirous, syrupy, wishful)
2
visionary
2
wakeful
2
watchful
1
ardent(adjective, feeling, passionate, heavy, hot)
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