nod thoughtfully

Frequency: 8.516.0 per million words

to lower and raise one's head slightly and briefly, in a pensive manner

thoughtfullyVERB + thoughtfully

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Examples (10)

  • He listened intently, occasionally nodding thoughtfully.
  • The professor nodded thoughtfully as the student presented his argument.
  • She nodded thoughtfully, absorbing every word of the complex explanation.
  • After a moment of silence, he nodded thoughtfully in agreement.
  • The old man nodded thoughtfully, stroking his beard.
  • Upon hearing the news, she simply nodded thoughtfully, deep in contemplation.
  • During the meeting, the CEO would often nod thoughtfully at key points.
  • He didn't speak, but just nodded thoughtfully, indicating his understanding.
  • The therapist nodded thoughtfully as the patient recounted her dreams.
  • She paused, then nodded thoughtfully, signaling her approval of the plan.