Pensively, reflectively, meditatively

In a meditative manner.

In a pensive manner.

In a reflective manner.

While regurgitating food and re-chewing it, while chewing cud; pensively, thoughtfully, meditatingly, reflectively

1. In a thoughtful manner.
2. Showing thoughtfulness.

ETYM French contemplatif, Latin contemplativus.
1. Pertaining to contemplation; addicted to, or employed in, contemplation; meditative.
2. Having the power of contemplation.

ETYM Latin meditativus: cf. French méditatif.
1. Marked by or conducive to meditation.
2. Disposed or given to meditation.
3. Pertaining or disposed to meditation.

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.