Mull

/mʌl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A state of deep thought or contemplation.

After a long mull, he finally came up with a solution to the problem.

verb

To think about deeply and at length; to ponder.

She took some time to mull over the implications of her decision.

To mix or blend (usually with the intention of improving or changing its quality).

The chef decided to mull the wine with spices and citrus for a festive drink.

Middle English 'mulle', possibly from Middle Dutch 'mollen' meaning to grind

mull it over

to think carefully about something

mull a decision

to contemplate a choice

mull wine

to prepare spiced and heated wine

ruminate

to think carefully and for a long period about something

contemplate

to look thoughtfully at something for a long time

ponder

to weigh in the mind; to consider carefully

to dwell on something or overthink

Stop mulling it; just make a decision already!

to be lost in thought

He was mulling his options, totally zoned out.