ruminatively
In thoughtful reflection
In a thoughtful, contemplative manner—turning something over in one's mind the way a cow chews its cud: She stared ruminatively out the window.
The word suggests slow, unhurried reflection rather than quick analysis.
In a reflective manner
- thoughtfullyWith careful consideration
- reflectivelyWith deep thought
- musinglyIn contemplative thought
- meditativelyIn thoughtful reflection
broodingly · wistfully · abstractedly · dreamily · distractedly · absorbedly · studiously · cerebrally
Within one's mind
- introspectivelyWith self-examination
- self-consciouslyWith uncomfortable awareness
- privatelyOut of public view
- personallyAs an individual matter
psychologically · emotionally · deeply · searchingly · probingly · internally
In an organized manner
- slowlyAt reduced speed
- rhythmicallyWith measured, regular timing
- repetitivelyIn a recurring manner
- placidlyIn tranquil fashion
Concerning fundamental being
- metaphysicallyConcerning being's nature
- abstractlyIn conceptual terms
- theoreticallyIn principle, not actuality
- conceptuallyIn abstract terms
intellectually · rationally · logically · ethically · ontologically · profoundly · weightily · seriously
pensively
In a reflective manner
- thoughtfullyWith careful consideration
- reflectivelyWith deep thought
- musinglyIn contemplative thought
meditatively · broodingly · wistfully · abstractedly · dreamily · distractedly · absorbedly · studiously · cerebrally · analytically
inwardly
Within one's mind
- introspectivelyWith self-examination
- self-consciouslyWith uncomfortable awareness
- privatelyOut of public view
personally · psychologically · emotionally · deeply · searchingly · probingly · internally
methodically
In an organized manner
- slowlyAt reduced speed
- rhythmicallyWith measured, regular timing
- repetitivelyIn a recurring manner
existentially
Concerning fundamental being
- metaphysicallyConcerning being's nature
- abstractlyIn conceptual terms
- theoreticallyIn principle, not actuality
conceptually · intellectually · rationally · logically · ethically · ontologically · profoundly · weightily · seriously · meaningfully
ruminativelythoughtlessly
Without care or reflection
unthinkingly · mindlessly · superficially · carelessly · unreflectively
ruminativelyimpulsively
Without prior deliberation
rashly · hastily · impetuously · reflexively · instinctively
ruminativelyunreflectively
Without self-examination
outwardly · actively · reactively · distractedly · externally