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

Though the cream certainly offers skin benefits (botanical extracts, hyaluronic acid, and alpha hydroxy acids are also featured), the entire experience is a meditative one. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024

This adorable breathing Buddha light helps people time their meditative breathing without using an imposing timer or distracting clock. —Veronica Booth, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Rothko Chapel is considered a meditative landmark. —Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 17 Dec. 2024

Here in the land made famous by Wordsworth and Coleridge, whose meditative ambles inspired some of the greatest poems of the Romantic period, walkers set off for seven days. —Everett Potter, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

meditative

adjective

med·​i·​ta·​tive ˈmed-ə-ˌtāt-iv 

: having the habit of meditating

meditatively adverb