COGITATIVE Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

cogitative

adjective

ˈkä-jə-ˌtā-tiv

Definition of cogitative

as in melancholy

given to or marked by long, quiet thinking a cogitative woman who was given to long silences, even in the company of her own family

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The resulting track carries a hint of classic Athens melancholy while centering on one of Chura’s most hopeful songs to date.

— SPIN Staff, SPIN, 23 July 2026
His style, though, is still idiosyncratic—a particular mix of bedroom melancholy and broadband corruption.

— Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 22 July 2026

Definition of melancholy

Adjective

Rather than rushing from port to port, Explora Journeys was designed around the idea that luxury is measured by space, time, and thoughtful experiences.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 24 July 2026
Each chamber in the intimate inn has its own character, and pairs thoughtful amenities with tech-forward convenience.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 July 2026

Definition of thoughtful

Adjective

Silbiger’s portfolio is a reflective combination of classic American motifs like Saguaro cacti and herds of bison, and odd roadside attractions like the inflatable Maine lobster.

— Sarah Silbiger, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
The students get permission from the schools to draw on the blackboards in advance, reflective of Japan’s conformist orderly culture.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026

Definition of reflective

Adjective

In a statement, LACMA director and CEO Michael Govan connected Celmins’s blend of realism and imagination with Villeneuve’s contemplative and cerebral films.

— Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 15 July 2026
Because the number of trekkers permitted each day is capped, the trail retains a quieter, more contemplative feel than many marquee routes.

— Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026

Definition of contemplative

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