1. in a thoughtful, reflective, or contemplative manner, often with a hint of sadness or melancholy

Examples

• She stared pensively out the window at the falling rain.
• He walked pensively through the empty park, lost in thought.
• The old man sat pensively on the bench, remembering his youth.
• She pensively turned the pages of her childhood photo album.
• The artist pensively studied his unfinished painting.
• He pensively considered his options before making the decision.