Pensively
Pensively adverb - In a pensive manner.
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Regretfully and pensively are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Regretfully" instead an adverb "Pensively".
Nearby Word: pensive
Regretfully
Regretfully adverb - With feelings of bitterness or grief.
Pensively and regretfully are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pensively" instead an adverb "Regretfully".
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Related pairs
- thoughtfully and pensively
- thoughtfully and regretfully
- sadly and pensively
- sadly and regretfully
- dolefully and pensively
- dolefully and regretfully
- dourly and pensively
- dourly and regretfully
- sullenly and pensively
- sullenly and regretfully
- glumly and pensively
- glumly and regretfully
- longingly and pensively
- longingly and regretfully
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Regretfully and Pensively. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/pensively/regretfully
Pensively & Regretfully. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/pensively/regretfully>.
Regretfully or Pensively. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/pensively/regretfully.
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