meditative
Meditative (adj) means involving or suited to quiet, focused reflection. Example: “The garden has a calm, meditative atmosphere.”
How to use meditative
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCalm, thoughtful, and inward-looking, like the state of mind during meditation.
Word forms
more meditative comparative, most meditative superlative
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The garden has a calm, _____ atmosphere.
Etymology
From French méditatif, related to meditate.
Rhymes for meditative
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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.