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

This induces a meditative, parasympathetic state—activating your body’s natural healing processes and reducing cortisol (stress hormone) levels. —Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025

Or why the ocean so effortlessly lulls you into a meditative state? —Victoria Malloy, Outside Online, 21 July 2025

There was something meditative about the way the water bubbled and burst, coaxing that tough meat to tenderness. —Cleyvis Natera, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 July 2025

Despite their meditative loveliness, low-key projects like The Scout can leave something to be desired in terms of narrative. —Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 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