meditative

adjective

ˈme-də-ˌtā-tiv How to pronounce meditative (audio)
Definition of meditativenext
as in thoughtful
given to or marked by long, quiet thinking I've been in a meditative mood all day

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Recent Examples of meditative Guides recommend doing it three or more times to settle into a more meditative state of mind. — Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026 The meditative moment echoes the themes at the heart of the design, reflecting the beauty of shaping something over time through patience, care and intention, Birkenstock noted. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026 Pale woods, greenery and clean lines create a Scandinavian vibe that feels almost meditative. — Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 18 Sep. 2026 He’s taken by the meditative musical vibrations, and he’s even framed against a glass window that appears to shimmer, as though the rusty gears of his mind and heart are forced to rotate and a power a bulb somewhere off screen. — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for meditative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meditative
  1. thoughtful
  2. melancholy
  3. reflective
  4. contemplative
  5. philosophical
  6. pensive
Adjective
  • Combined with plush cushioning, these thoughtful details make Bombas socks stand out from the average pair.
    — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Weiss, now 69, is widely viewed as a smart and thoughtful straight shooter, skilled at solving organizational problems.
    — Hilarie M. Sheets, ARTnews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of thoughtful
Adjective
  • The contrasts between the two tales are never drastic; the gradations are sometimes as fine as those between warm and cool melancholy.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Mackenzie Crook’s meditative and melancholy comedy is about a man whose life has been on pause since his girlfriend’s disappearance, leading him to use alchemy to get answers.
    — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of melancholy
Adjective
  • On the other hand, many of these works are reflective of the time they were written.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026
  • While prefering Goldman over Morgan Stanley , Jim doesn't think the 3% drop in MS is reflective of its business performance.
    — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of reflective
Adjective
  • Hawka envisions contemplative, quiet scenes in the countryside, with natural light and a documentary-like approach, contrasted with the noise, intense colors, and chaos of the city.
    — Katherine Brodsky, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Borisov’s brainy, tender, deeply contemplative performance lends an anchoring humanity to a film that might otherwise have curdled into sourness and despair — though there’s plenty of reason for that.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of contemplative
Adjective
  • This contestation takes place through philosophical debates, religious disputations, and public discussions, whether direct or indirect, open or clandestine.
    — Mansoor Moaddel, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Ultron’s philosophical snarkiness and jaded, exasperated air from Age of Ultron carry over here.
    — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of philosophical
Adjective
  • Enough with the pensive mood pieces; bring back the pie f**king!
    — Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Reddington sat pensive, drumming his fingers on the defense table.
    — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of pensive

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“Meditative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meditative. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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