meditative

adjective

med·​i·​ta·​tive ˈme-də-ˌtā-tiv 

1

: marked by or conducive to meditation

meditative music

2

: disposed or given to meditation

a meditative student

meditatively adverb

meditativeness noun

Synonyms of meditative

• thoughtful
• melancholy
• reflective
• contemplative
• 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

Lean into this meditative period, and around March 5, when the confident sun in this sector harmonizes with lucky Jupiter in your second house of income, the stage may be set for a surge of optimism and rewards. —Maressa Brown, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026

Minimalistic layers of improvisatory strings and piano fill out this meditative movement. —Leila Fadel, NPR, 24 Feb. 2026

Inhale Through Your Nose, Exhale Through Your Mouth Another Reddit-favorite, this breathing style is also common in yoga and other meditative practices. —Sarah Klein, Outside, 23 Feb. 2026

Monochrome dominated the runway, creating a cohesive, almost meditative visual language. —Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026

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