CONTEMPLATIVE Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

contemplative

adjective

kən-ˈtem-plə-tiv

Definition of contemplative

as in thoughtful

given to or marked by long, quiet thinking a contemplative person who likes to go on solitary walks the contemplative life of the monks at the abbey

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Recent Examples of contemplative The animation perfectly complements its contemplative pace, drawing us deeper into its haunting world. — William Earl, Variety, 25 July 2026 In a statement, LACMA director and CEO Michael Govan connected Celmins’s blend of realism and imagination with Villeneuve’s contemplative and cerebral films. — Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 15 July 2026 Because the number of trekkers permitted each day is capped, the trail retains a quieter, more contemplative feel than many marquee routes. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026 Among them is the viral handbag brand Songmont, whose podcast asks famous directors or actors to discuss topics like self-acceptance and creativity in contemplative two-hour episodes. — CNN Money, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for contemplative

Recent Examples of Synonyms for contemplative

Adjective

Ask the direct question, write down the agreement, and leave room for a thoughtful answer.

— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026
Libra September 23 – October 22 A thoughtful message could reconnect you with the right people.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of thoughtful

Adjective

Blending dry Finnish humour with melancholy and unexpected warmth, ATLANTIS PASILA turns its distinctly local setting into an intimate portrait of a generation searching for connection.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026
Everything is infused with melancholy, the unfailing indicator of the fundamental rift between humans and their natural environment.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of melancholy

Adjective

As the perfumery acknowledges, these collaborations allow the brand to gain exposure in other creative spheres while also creating a product that is reflective of both specialties.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026
The evolution of Waubonsee, all three leaders insist, is reflective of the community itself.

— Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of reflective

Adjective

Meanwhile, the in-cabin activities were equally soothing, with meditative coloring books, cards, board games, a yoga mat, and on-the-nose books about getting lost in nature’s beauty.

— Madeline Bilis, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026
The screenings drew a positive response from festival-goers, with many describing the experience as calming and meditative.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 July 2026

Definition of meditative

Adjective

The story explains the philosophical shift in more detail, but new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion is basically trying to get time back on their side and be the aggressor.

— Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
The philosophical qualities that define Lindelof’s best work, as well as his stories’ exhilarating strangeness, get lost in the jumble of voices.

— Judy Berman, Time, 14 Aug. 2026