meditate
verb (used without object)
to engage in thought or contemplation; reflect.
meditatingly
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a word derived from
meditate.
Example Sentences
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"Funny-tasting stuff when you come to think of it," she said meditatingly.
From Sinister Street, vol. 2 by Compton MacKenzie
She spoke in a musing tone, not looking at Egerton at all, but with her eyes fixed meditatingly upon the floor.
From Elsie's Girlhood A Sequel to "Elsie Dinsmore" and "Elsie's Holidays at Roselands" by Martha Finley
Allison wheeled and gazed meditatingly toward the group who were slowly moving their way.
From Then I'll Come Back to You by Larry Evans
"We're sae very, very ancient, ye see Gib," replied the sister, as she looked meditatingly, and twirled her two thumbs at the end of her rigid arms.
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 4 by Various
"So, then, Graves, or Millard, hit upon the plan of stealing our harbor fortification secrets and selling them to another government," said Jack, meditatingly.
From The Submarine Boys for the Flag Deeding Their Lives to Uncle Sam by Victor G. Durham
