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

There, in the center of a city justice system that accommodates all manner of mayhem, the former president glowered, muttered and often closed his eyes, spending much of the trial either in a meditative state or apparently asleep. —William K. Rashbaum, New York Times, 30 May 2024

The meditative nature of swimming, combined with the sensory stimulation of saltwater and fresh air, creates a peaceful atmosphere found in very few other places in the world. —Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2024

This album has a special place in my heart—and in my past. 3 Sketches of Spain, Miles Davis 4 Solid Air, John Martyn 5 Journey in Satchidananda, Alice Coltrane Alice’s meditative music is one of my go-tos for long nights of not sleeping. —Liza Lentini, SPIN, 24 May 2024

The sun aligning with Pluto puts you in a meditative state. —USA TODAY, 22 May 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