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

There was something meditative about following the yellow arrows that guided my path. —Alison Cochrun, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025

Clear-eyed and forthright about the fallout of fractured families, the film also weaves a dreamscape of sorts out of meditative interludes of skate footage that provide fluidity in a shape-shifting narrative. —David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025

His face is expressionless, almost meditative. —Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Aug. 2025

As a travel advisor specializing in travel to Zambia, Rwanda, and Namibia, these are my go-to lodges for a meditative adventure. —Nina Patel, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 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