Word: pensively
Part of speech: Adverb
Syllables: pen
sive
ly
Definition: In a thoughtful or reflective manner.
Morphemes:
Affix: pensive
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Looking thoughtful, especially from sadness.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: pēnsō
Language: la
Decoded: penso
PoS: Verb
Meaning: I ponder, consider
Affix: -ly
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adverbs from adjectives.