meditative
8 synonyms for meditative, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Involving or suited to quiet, focused reflection.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use meditative
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
meditative state
meditative mood
meditative silence
Etymology
From French méditatif, related to meditate.
Full origin of meditative →Frequently asked questions
What does “meditative” mean?
The word “meditative” means involving or suited to quiet, focused reflection. In plain terms, calm, thoughtful, and inward-looking, like the state of mind during meditation.
How do you use “meditative” in a sentence?
Here is “meditative” used in a sentence: “The garden has a calm, meditative atmosphere.”
What part of speech is “meditative”?
“Meditative” is an adjective.
Where does the word “meditative” come from?
The word “meditative” comes from French. From French méditatif, related to meditate.
