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单词 pensively
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pensivelyadv.

Brit. /ˈpɛnsᵻvli/, U.S. /ˈpɛnsᵻvli/
Forms: see pensive adj. and n. and -ly suffix2.
Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: pensive adj., -ly suffix2.
Etymology: < pensive adj. + -ly suffix2. Compare earlier pensily adv.
In a pensive manner; with serious or melancholy thoughtfulness; meditatively, musingly.
ΘΚΠ
the mind > mental capacity > thought > continued thinking, reflection, contemplation > thinking about, consideration, deliberation > [adverb]
thoughtfully1479
pensively1569
reflexively1631
reflectingly1643
ponderingly1647
studiedly1658
cogitantly1660
reflectively1763
ruminatingly1823
ruminatively1837
ruminantly1847
consideringly1870
the mind > emotion > suffering > dejection > melancholy > [adverb] > pensively
pensily1469
pensively1569
1569 E. Spenser tr. J. du Bellay Sonets in T. Roest tr. J. van der Noot Theatre Worldlings sig. B. viv On herbes and floures she walked pensiuely.
1623 W. Shakespeare & J. Fletcher Henry VIII ii. ii. 62 (stage direct.) The King drawes the Curtaine and sits reading pensiuely. Suff. How sad he lookes; sure he is much afflicted.
1651 T. Hobbes Philos. Rudim. To Rdr. sig. B6v Whilest I contrive, order, pensively and slowly compose these matters.
1722 E. Thomas Misc. Poems 121 Walks pensively, with wand'ring Steps and slow, Not knowing which uncertain Way to go.
1791 A. Radcliffe Romance of Forest II. viii. 8 She sat for some time leaning pensively on her arm.
1834 Pearl & Lit. Gaz. 1 Feb. 106/1 A short adieu succeeded an affectionate embrace between Catherine and Clorina..and Catherine turned pensively towards home.
1879 J. A. Froude Short Stud. (1883) IV. v. 374 He had walked down the bank pensively while I was in the difficulty.
1939 A. Huxley After Many a Summer i. x. 135 Virginia was at the soda-counter, pensively eating a chocolate-and-banana split.
1990 P. Wiat Child Bride (BNC) 57 Joan gave thought to it—gazing pensively and tantalisingly into space.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2005; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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