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