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

• thoughtful
• melancholy
• reflective
• contemplative
• philosophic
• 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

For me, building is both art and play, but also a meditative counterbalance to my everyday computer work. —Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025

But places that earn chuckles could be getting gasps and guffaws; moments that feel generally meditative could be devastating, if Lloyd were more interested in character work and less in mise en scène. —Sara Holdren, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2025

Have that meditative quality to them. —Outside Online, 24 Sep. 2025

And in November, a new exhibit called Meditation Ocean will bring in videos to give viewers the impression of being underwater and encourage meditative practices. —Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 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