a. [ F. pensif, fr. penser to think, fr. L. pensare to weigh, ponder, consider, v. intens. fr. pendere to weigh. See Pension, Poise. ]
The pensive secrecy of desert cell. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
Anxious cares the pensive nymph oppressed. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Made pensive. [ R. ] Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In a pensive manner. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The state of being pensive; serious thoughtfulness; seriousness. Hooker. [ 1913 Webster ]