adjective
meditative
MED-ih-tay-tiv/ˈmedɪteɪtɪv/
Calmly focused on deep thought.
She sits by the window in a quiet, meditative mood.
Etymology
The pieces describe someone inclined to think things over. The word first characterized people disposed toward meditation, connecting a habit of reflection with the quiet, thoughtful quality it describes today.
In context
… everything changes. Light, color, and space work together to create a calm and almost meditative atmosphere.
More examples
- His meditative expression suggests he is thinking deeply about the question.
- A long walk puts me in a meditative frame of mind.
- She grows meditative as she looks through the old photographs.
Forms
meditative · more meditative · most meditative
meditate verb — To focus calmly on deep thought.
meditatively adverb — In a calm, deeply thoughtful manner.
Similar words
- contemplative
- Emphasizes sustained consideration, without necessarily suggesting a peaceful mood.
- reflective
- Often suggests thoughtfully reviewing past experiences or personal choices.
- pensive
- Suggests deep thought colored by sadness or worry.