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
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.
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Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
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Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
His films often tackle complex social realities with a meditative approach that eschews judgment.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
The design is minimalist yet warm, with private areas for relaxation, soft lighting, and views of the runway that feel meditative rather than chaotic.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
Breathe in the salt air during sunrise yoga on the beach or slow down with a meditative walk along the shore, with the clear waters of the Caribbean as your backdrop.
—AFAR Media, 24 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for meditative
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“Meditative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meditative. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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meditative
adjective
med·i·ta·tive
ˈmed-ə-ˌtāt-iv
: having the habit of meditating
meditatively
adverb
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