Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ponderingly
Adverb
/ˈpɒndərɪŋli/
Definition
In a thoughtful or contemplative manner, often involving deep reflection.
Examples
- She stared ponderingly at the complex puzzle, lost in her thoughts.
- He listened ponderingly to the lecture, absorbing every detail.
Meaning
The adverb ‘ponderingly’ describes the way of doing something while thinking carefully or seriously about it, often indicating a slower, more deliberate process of thought.
Synonyms
- Thoughtfully
- Reflectively
- Contemplatively