With thought; meditatively, musingly; reflectively. Also: †anxiously (obsolete).

In a pensive manner; with serious or melancholy thoughtfulness; meditatively, musingly.

In a reflexive or reflecting manner, by way of reflection (in various senses).

in a reflective or thoughtful way.

in a thinking manner.

In a reflective manner; thoughtfully, usually implying contemplation of past events or experiences; philosophically.

By or while chewing. Usually figurative: meditatively; = ruminatingly adv. at ruminating, adj. derivatives.

In a considering manner, tone, or attitude.