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

Located at the base of Niseko Village (a quick walk to the gondola), the 50-room property balances minimalist Japanese architecture with plush textures, with floor-to-ceiling windows that frame Mount Yotei and a meditative onsen carved from dark stone. —Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2025

Guests can also experience a meditative ceremony. —Malik Peay, Them., 15 Dec. 2025

The intricate cover illustration is almost meditative and serves as a daily reminder to remain both soft and tender. —Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 11 Dec. 2025

Even the uninitiated will be beguiled, though, by the director’s meditative style, his skillful portrait of industrial upheaval and decay, and the sense of wistfulness driving Tao’s lovely performance. —David Sims, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 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