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introspectively

/ˌɪntrəˈspɛktɪvli/
in · tro · spec · tive · ly
Adjective:introspective
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• adverb

1

In a manner characterized by the examination or observation of one's own mental and emotional processes; with deep self-reflection.

Example

"The author writes introspectively about the challenges of growing up in a small town."

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introspect
introspection
introspective
introspectively
introversion
introvert
introverted

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'introspective' and the adverbial suffix '-ly'; the root ultimately derives from the Latin verb 'introspicere', meaning 'to look inside' (from 'intro-', meaning 'inward', and 'specere', meaning 'to look at').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Introspectively. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/introspectively
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