1. in a thoughtful, reflective manner; while thinking deeply about something

Examples

• She stared meditatively out the window at the falling snow.
• He stroked his beard meditatively before answering the question.
• The professor walked meditatively around the classroom while considering the student’s proposal.
• She sipped her tea meditatively, lost in thought about her future plans.
• The artist gazed meditatively at the blank canvas before picking up his brush.
• He nodded meditatively as he listened to the complex explanation.