pen·sive 
/ˈpɛnsɪv/ adjective
/ˈpɛnsɪv/ adjective [more pensive; most pensive] : quietly sad or thoughtful
▪ The child sat by himself, looking pensive. ▪ a pensive young poet ▪ a pensive mood/expression/sigh
▪ The child sat by himself, looking pensive. ▪ a pensive young poet ▪ a pensive mood/expression/sigh
— pen·sive·ly adverb
▪ She stared pensively out the window.
▪ She stared pensively out the window.
— pen·sive·ness noun [noncount]
