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

Synonyms

• broody
• cogitative
• contemplative
• melancholy
• musing
• pensive
• reflective
• ruminant
• ruminative
• thoughtful

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

The dry down reveals earthy vetiver, juniper berries, and the meditative warmth of palo santo. —Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 21 Mar. 2025

And for those keen to sharpen their botanical know-how, sign up for one of the garden’s many programs, from an introduction to ikebana to meditative botanical drawing classes. —Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025

Using lyrical black and white imagery, this meditative film examines the decline of generational black farmers and the significance of owning land. —Addie Morfoot, Variety, 11 Mar. 2025

Hands-on activities like cooking, knitting, or gardening can be very meditative, Deng adds. —Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 6 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for meditative

• allocative
• appellative
• commutative
• connotative
• copulative
• degradative
• dissipative
• educative
• exudative
• facultative
• imitative
• infiltrative

Kids Definition

meditative

adjective

med·​i·​ta·​tive ˈmed-ə-ˌtāt-iv 

: having the habit of meditating

meditatively adverb