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

• broody
• cogitative
• contemplative
• melancholy
• musing
• pensive
• reflective
• ruminant
• ruminative
• thoughtful

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

Both agree that their days have to start with meditative prayer. —Cierra Black, Essence, 9 May 2025

Frankly, its drip-style brewing is almost meditative. —Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2025

Spiritual wellness treatments include the cleansing sage ritual, meditative journey through drumming, reiki healing, forest bathing, sound therapy and spiritual life coaching. —Yola Robert, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025

During Pope Francis' funeral Mass, a litany of saints was sung, a meditative chant that forms part of the traditional rites. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 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