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.