pensively

Variant of pensive

pensive definition

pen·sive (pen′siv)

adjective

  1. thinking deeply or seriously, often of sad or melancholy things
  2. expressing deep thoughtfulness, often with some sadness

Etymology: ME pensif < OFr < penser, to think, reflect < L pensare, to weigh, consider, freq. of pendere, to ponder, weigh, hang: see pendant

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