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Definition
appearing deep in thought — typically looking sad or serious
- Afterward, as he crossed the darkening courthouse square, pensively scuffing through dry mounds of un-raked leaves, Dewey wondered at his lack of elation.3 — Answer (44% in)
- Mr. Hickock, between pensive hesitations, listed several: Dick was sulky and restless, he ran around with older men, drank and gambled.4 — The Corner (45% in)
There are no more uses of "pensive" in In Cold Blood.
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