reflectively

English

Etymology

reflective +‎ -ly

Adverb

reflectively (comparative more reflectively, superlative most reflectively)

  1. In a reflective manner; meditatively.
    • 1912, Stratemeyer Syndicate, chapter 1, in Baseball Joe on the School Nine:
      "I should say yes," agreed George. "And talk about speed!" he added. "Wow! One ball he threw soaked me in the ear. I can feel it yet!" and he rubbed the side of his head reflectively.
    • 1945, Tom Ronan, Strangers on the Ophir, Sydney: Angus and Robertson, page 110:
      Blake picked his teeth reflectively with the point of a clasp knife.
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