meditative

adjective

med·​i·​ta·​tive ˈme-də-ˌtā-tiv 

1

: marked by or conducive to meditation

2

: disposed or given to meditation

meditatively adverb

meditativeness noun

Synonyms

• thoughtful
• melancholy
• reflective
• contemplative
• philosophic
• philosophical
• pensive

Examples of meditative in a Sentence

I could see that she was in a meditative mood.

I've been in a meditative mood all day.

Recent Examples on the Web

Local studios and craft stores are riding the wave, welcoming younger generations eager to learn a skill that is meditative and practical. —Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025

From meditative temple stays to mountain hikes, this itinerary is packed with meaningful encounters. —Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025

The viola is like an extension of him, his daily tuning is a meditative practice that brings him a unique peace. —Lauren Morrow september 9, Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2025

At the outset of this meditative novel, a pair of out-of-work twins who are haunted by their parents’ histories as thieves and killers decide to go on a hunt for a puma that is terrorizing farmers and livestock in the highlands of Tasmania. —The New Yorker, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for meditative

• allocative
• appellative
• commutative
• connotative
• copulative
• degradative
• dissipative
• educative
• exudative
• facultative
• imitative
• infiltrative

Kids Definition

meditative

adjective

med·​i·​ta·​tive ˈmed-ə-ˌtāt-iv 

: having the habit of meditating

meditatively adverb