Synonyms for pensively
- adverb
Most common
Definitions
- adv. 1
In a thoughtful or reflective manner.
Example sentences
- thoughtfully The old man stroked his beard thoughtfully.
- wistfully These days we look back wistfully towards our lost youth.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| pensively | rising | |
| thoughtfully | rising | |
| wistfully | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 9 letters
- wistfully3
- 12 letters
- thoughtfully3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (wistfully3 = 3 syllables).