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meditative

Meditative (adj) means involving or suited to quiet, focused reflection. Example: “The garden has a calm, meditative atmosphere.”

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Involving or suited to quiet, focused reflection.
"The garden has a calm, meditative atmosphere."
"She fell into a meditative silence after hearing the news."

How to use meditative

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishCalm, thoughtful, and inward-looking, like the state of mind during meditation.

Common pairings
meditative state meditative mood meditative silence

Word forms

more meditative comparative, most meditative superlative

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Etymology

From French méditatif, related to meditate.

Origin: French

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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.

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