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ruminatively

/ˈruː.mɪ.nə.tɪv.li/
ru · mi · na · tive · ly
Adjective:ruminative
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• adverb

1

In a deeply thoughtful, meditative, or contemplative manner; as if turning something over repeatedly in the mind.

Example

"She stared ruminatively out the window, weighing the long-term consequences of the committee's proposal."

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• Nearby Words

ruminant
ruminate
rumination
ruminatively
rummage
rummy
rummynose tetra

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from 'ruminative' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', tracing back to the Latin verb 'ruminari', meaning 'to chew the cud' or figuratively 'to turn over in the mind' (from 'rumen', meaning 'gullet' or 'throat').

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