ETYM French pensif, from penser to think, from Latin pensare to weigh, ponder, consider, v. intens. from pendere to weigh. Related to Pension, Poise.
Showing pensive sadness; SYN. wistful.
1. Exhibiting or characterized by careful thought
2. Having intellectual depth
In a pensive manner.
1. In a thoughtful manner.
2. Showing thoughtfulness.