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

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

Bridges that float over double-height volumes make the six-bedroom, four-bath spread feel like a meditative retreat. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2025

Apparently Cline's character has had a rough day, so her beau tells her to go take a meditative bath (her bath bomb, conspicuously, happens to look a lot like blood). —Lauren Huff, EW.com, 1 Apr. 2025

But the meditative views and calming ambient forestscapes are still worth a watch, according to the legions of fans. —Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 16 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