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

Just over a year after releasing the meditative instrumental EP 7 piano sketches, André 3000 has expanded the project into a short film. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 19 June 2026

With his signature deadpan humor, Waititi is referencing the book’s beautifully meditative quality. — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 18 June 2026

This goes to a far more meditative and yet powerful ending. — Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026

Comer says the experience of filming the story's darker themes felt surprisingly meditative rather than draining. — Nigel Smith, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for meditative

• allocative
• appellative
• applicative
• commutative
• connotative
• copulative
• degradative
• dissipative
• educative
• exudative
• facultative
• imitative

Kids Definition

meditative

adjective

med·​i·​ta·​tive ˈmed-ə-ˌtāt-iv 

: having the habit of meditating

meditatively adverb