meditatingly
Definition
Adverb: In a manner that involves deep thought, contemplation, or reflection; thoughtfully or pensively.
Usage Examples
- (She was sitting in a deeply thoughtful manner.)
- (He listened with concentrated reflection.)
- (He walked while engaged in deep thought.)
Advanced Usage
"to ponder meditatingly": to think about something with careful, prolonged consideration.
- The philosopher pondered meditatingly on the nature of existence. (He reflected deeply and systematically.)
"to gaze meditatingly": to look at something while absorbed in thought.
- She gazed meditatingly at the old photograph, recalling memories. (She looked with thoughtful reflection.)
Variants and Related Words
Meditate (verb): to engage in deep thought or contemplation.
- He meditates every morning to clear his mind. (He practices focused thinking.)
Meditative (adjective): characterized by or inclined to meditation.
- The meditative atmosphere of the library helped her study. (The environment was conducive to deep thought.)
Meditation (noun): the act of deep thought or reflection.
- Daily meditation improves concentration. (The practice of focused thinking.)
Synonyms
- Thoughtfully: in a way that shows careful consideration.
- Pensively: in a dreamily thoughtful manner, often with a hint of sadness.
- Reflectively: in a way that involves serious and careful thought.
Related Idioms
Lost in thought: completely absorbed in one's own thinking.
- He was lost in thought, staring meditatingly at the horizon. (He was deeply contemplative.)
In a brown study: in a state of deep, often gloomy, reflection.
- She sat in a brown study, meditatingly reviewing her life choices. (She was deeply absorbed in serious thought.)