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

Whether following a pride of majestic lions, taking a meditative sunrise bush walk, or soaring high above the Serengeti in a hot-air balloon, travelers are able to be present in a way that is all too uncommon in modern life. —Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026

And carving out the hour(s) to do it myself feels meditative, fun, and so satisfying. —Grace McCarty, Glamour, 22 Jan. 2026

And in the Best Picture lineup, Netflix’s meditative drama Train Dreams earned a spot, whereas two of the streamer’s splashier movies—the George Clooney–starring Jay Kelly and the latest Knives Out sequel, Wake Up Dead Man—didn’t make the cut. —David Sims, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026

Expect a meditative film that ponders big issues with a poet-like touch. —Randy Myers, Mercury News, 20 Jan. 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