In an absent manner; distractedly, inattentively; absent-mindedly.

In an amusive manner (in various senses of amusive, adj.); (later esp.) in a funny or comical manner.

In a distant, distracted, or preoccupied manner; absent-mindedly.

In the manner of a dream; hazily, ethereally. Also: in the manner of someone in a dream or reverie; abstractedly, musingly.

in a preoccupied manner; with mental absorption or distraction.