contemplative

adjective
UK: /kənˈtemplətɪv/
US: /kənˈtemplətɪv/

  1. Thinking deeply about something.

    1. He was in a contemplative mood today.
    2. The contemplative nature of her art made people stop and reflect on their life.

  2. Relating to or involving contemplation.

    1. She enjoys contemplative practices like yoga.
    2. The monastery offers a contemplative environment for spiritual growth and reflection.

Synonyms

pensive reflective introspective meditative thoughtful
contemplative noun

  1. A person who spends much time in contemplation.

    1. He is a contemplative who loves nature.
    2. The contemplative spent years in solitude, seeking enlightenment through meditation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "contemplative" in English means: Thinking deeply about something., Relating to or involving contemplation..

The phonetic transcription of "contemplative" is /kənˈtemplətɪv/ in British English and /kənˈtemplətɪv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "contemplative": pensive, reflective, introspective, meditative, thoughtful.

Example usage of "contemplative": "He was in a contemplative mood today.". More examples on the page.