philosophize

[ fi-los-uh-fahyz ]

verb (used without object)

, phi·los·o·phized, phi·los·o·phiz·ing.

1. to speculate or theorize, usually in a superficial or imprecise manner.
2. to think or reason as a philosopher.

philosophize

/ fɪˈlɒsəˌfaɪz /

verb

1. intr to make philosophical pronouncements and speculations
2. tr to explain philosophically

Derived Forms

• phiˌlosophiˈzation, noun
• phiˈlosoˌphizer, noun

Other Words From

• phi·loso·phi·zation noun
• phi·loso·phizer noun
• over·phi·loso·phize verb (used without object) overphilosophized overphilosophizing
• well-phi·loso·phized adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of philosophize¹

First recorded in 1585–95; philosoph(y) + -ize

Example Sentences

At times, the series and the star’s media appearances felt as if they were in conversation with each other, with Seinfeld philosophizing about comedy and “Hacks” providing dissents.

From New York Times

There are familiar scenes involving bottles of soju, moments of awkward conversation and garbled philosophizing in this film.

From Los Angeles Times

And while I may not take the time to philosophize about my salvation on Sunday, I’m certain I’ll think of her and what my being there would mean to her.

From Salon

The lead actor Patrick Swayze, playing a philosophizing roughneck, smirked with unshakable confidence while breaking arms and jaws, as cars and buildings blew up real good around him.

From New York Times

Their philosophizing is frequently interrupted, once by a woman offering them beer and also by the cheers of nearby spectators.

From Los Angeles Times