meditative

[med-i-tey-tiv]

adjective

1. given to, characterized by, or indicative of meditation; contemplative.

   Synonyms: thoughtful

Other Word Forms

• meditatively adverb
• meditativeness noun
• nonmeditative adjective
• nonmeditatively adverb
• nonmeditativeness noun
• unmeditative adjective
• unmeditatively adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of meditative¹

From the Late Latin word meditātīvus, dating back to 1605–15. See meditate, -ive

Synonym Study

See pensive.

Example Sentences

Instead, the 43-year-old Zhao led the packed Palm Theater in a meditative “ritual” she and her cast had practiced throughout the shoot, from before the script was even written until the final day on set.

From Los Angeles Times

Hiller nabbed a supporting actor in a drama series nomination for his portrayal of Joel in HBO’s meditative drama set in rural Kansas.

From Los Angeles Times

In their enveloping blueness, dotted with colorful fish and coral reefs, the undersea scenes are, in fact, quite meditative.

From Los Angeles Times

The studio smelled faintly of wet earth and glaze, and the rhythmic hum of spinning wheels made it feel almost meditative.

From Salon

Throughout its one-hour set, the band played everything from lively, invigorating tracks like “Wild God” to mellow, meditative numbers like “Joy.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• introspective 
• pensive 
• reflective