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Pensively Definition & Meaning

pensively
adverb
  1. in a pensive manner; "pensively he stared at the painting"

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Frequently asked questions

What does pensively mean?
in a pensive manner; "pensively he stared at the painting"
What part of speech is pensively?
Pensively is an adverb.

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