adj
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 notesIn plain EnglishCalm, thoughtful, and inward-looking, like the state of mind during meditation.
Common pairings
meditative state
meditative mood
meditative silence
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more meditative
- Superlative
- most meditative
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Etymology
From French méditatif, related to meditate.
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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.
