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mull
When used as a verb for thinking, this word suggests a slow, deliberate process of rumination. It carries a connotation of hesitation or careful weighing of options, often implying that the subject is not yet ready to commit to a final answer. It is more casual than contemplate but more focused than simply thinking.
In the culinary sense, the term evokes warmth and seasonal comfort, specifically associated with winter traditions. It describes a specific method of infusion where heat and spices transform a beverage. As a noun, the term is highly specialized and primarily used in Scottish geography to describe specific coastal landforms.
Meanings
Examples
I need a few days to mull over the job offer before I sign the contract.
She spent the entire evening mulling over her decision to move abroad.
I will mull the proposal and get back to you by Monday.
The scent of cinnamon filled the kitchen as she began to mull the cider.
We always mull some red wine with cloves and orange peel during December.
The hikers reached the edge of the mull and looked out over the Atlantic.
The lighthouse stands guard on the rocky tip of the mull.