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   contemplative

   /kənˈtɛmplətɪv/

   adjective

   • 1. expressing or involving prolonged thought: "she regarded me with a contemplative eye"
   • ▪ involving or given to deep silent prayer or religious meditation: "contemplative knowledge of God"

   noun

   • 1. a person whose life is devoted primarily to prayer, especially in a monastery or convent.

   Derivatives

   • 1. contemplatively adverb

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   The meaning of CONTEMPLATIVE is marked by or given to contemplation; specifically : of or relating to a religious order devoted to prayer and penance. How to use contemplative in a sentence.

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   involving quiet and serious thought for a period of time: Her mood was calm and contemplative. People began to listen to music in contemplative silence. See. contemplation. Fewer examples. Maxwell's life was not outwardly exciting or full of incident, but quiet and contemplative. She was beginning to yearn for a contemplative life.

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   Contemplative definition: given to or characterized by contemplation. See examples of CONTEMPLATIVE used in a sentence.

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   Synonyms for CONTEMPLATIVE: thoughtful, melancholy, reflective, meditative, pensive, philosophic, philosophical, somber; Antonyms of CONTEMPLATIVE: unreflective, frivolous, flippant, goofy, scatterbrained, flighty, thoughtless, mindless.

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   CONTEMPLATIVE meaning: 1. involving quiet and serious thought for a period of time: 2. involving quiet and serious…. Learn more.

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   The contemplative life is one filled with deep and serious thought, and is often associated with monks, nuns, philosophers, and theorists. The adjective contemplative means "pensive," "meditative," or "brooding."

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcontemplative adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Definition of contemplative adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Jun 2, 2024 · contemplative (comparative more contemplative, superlative most contemplative) Inclined to contemplate; introspective and thoughtful; meditative.

10. www.oed.com › dictionary › contemplative_adjcontemplative, adj., n., & adv. meanings, etymology and more |...

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    What does the word contemplative mean? There are 14 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word contemplative , seven of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

11. www.britannica.com › dictionary › contemplativeContemplative Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    CONTEMPLATIVE meaning: 1 : involving, allowing, or causing deep thought; 2 : devoted to religious thought and prayer.