meditative
adjective
med·i·ta·tive
ˈme-də-ˌtā-tiv 
1
: marked by or conducive to meditation
2
: disposed or given to meditation
meditatively
adverb
meditativeness
noun
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Examples of meditative in a Sentence
I could see that she was in a meditative mood.
I've been in a meditative mood all day.
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While keeping a respectful artistic distance from Dylan, the musical approaches his meditative essence and pays tribute to his singular genius.
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Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2024
Trust me, the meditative soaking did wonders for my quads.
—Norma Meyer, Orange County Register, 15 May 2024
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Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2024
Trust me, the meditative soaking did wonders for my quads.
—Norma Meyer, Orange County Register, 15 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for meditative
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“Meditative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meditative. Accessed 23 May. 2024.
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meditative
adjective
med·i·ta·tive
ˈmed-ə-ˌtāt-iv
: having the habit of meditating
meditatively
adverb
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