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

In addition to typical drug and mental health treatment, meditative walking paths are planned, including one through the property’s Spanish-style courtyard and another to the top of a hill that contains a statue of Jesus overlooking the city. —Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026

Research even suggests the meditative, stress-melting vibe of yoga could help smooth out digestion and alleviate some symptoms of IBS. —Julia Ries Wexler, SELF, 6 Feb. 2026

The general mood is meditative, focused, loose, and minimal; the gorgeous arrangements are slightly askew and rich with texture. —Mark Richardson, Pitchfork, 3 Feb. 2026

In the spa’s 18-foot healing tent, singing bowls and gongs create a meditative soundscape during a sound-healing session or an invigorating ice bath. —Natasha Amar, Forbes.com, 28 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