CONTEMPLATIVELY
Etymology
Adverb
contemplatively (comparative more contemplatively, superlative most contemplatively)
In a contemplative manner.
Source: Wiktionary
Con*tem"pla*tive*ly, adv.
Definition: With contemplation; in a contemplative manner.
CONTEMPLATIVE
Con*tem"pla*tive, a. Etym: [F. contemplatif, L. contemplativus.]
1. Pertaining to contemplation; addicted to, or employed in,
contemplation; meditative.
Fixed and contemplative their looks. Denham.
2. Having the power of contemplation; as, contemplative faculties.
Ray.
Con*tem"pla*tive, n. (R. C. Ch.)
Definition: A religious or either sex devoted to prayer and meditation,
rather than to active works of charity.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition