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

Patch of Heaven Sanctuary An ecological reserve that pairs meditative walks with fruit tastings. —Nora Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2025

From there, a 20-minute trek takes you to Tannegg, where artist James Turrell’s must-see Skyspace installation turns Lech’s ethereal natural light into meditative wonder. —Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 19 Dec. 2025

The scene is both meditative and moving, as Ann finds a kind of salvation through song. —Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2025

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