1. in a thoughtful, contemplative manner; while pondering deeply

Examples

• She stared ruminatively out the window, considering her options.
• He chewed his pencil ruminatively while working on the difficult math problem.
• The professor nodded ruminatively before responding to the student’s question.
• She walked ruminatively through the garden, lost in thought.
• He spoke ruminatively about his childhood memories.
• The old man sat ruminatively by the fire, reflecting on his long life.