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
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.
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Almost to hit a trance or meditative state.
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Rachel Handler, Vulture, 18 May 2026
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—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
The Ear is The Eye of the Soul wins the prize for most meditative antidote to Biennale sensory overload.
—Erica Firpo, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
Old Cheng, however, did not break a sweat with his steady, meditative pace.
—Erin Tan, NBC news, 13 May 2026
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Rachel Handler, Vulture, 18 May 2026
There’s the relaxing and meditative Cinq Mondes & Vinésime Spa, cooking classes, a gym, tennis, padel and pickleball courts, yoga and Pilates classes, fishing, vineyard safaris, sommelier master classes, seasonal truffle hunting and more.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
The Ear is The Eye of the Soul wins the prize for most meditative antidote to Biennale sensory overload.
—Erica Firpo, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
Old Cheng, however, did not break a sweat with his steady, meditative pace.
—Erin Tan, NBC news, 13 May 2026
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“Meditative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meditative. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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meditative
adjective
med·i·ta·tive
ˈmed-ə-ˌtāt-iv
: having the habit of meditating
meditatively
adverb
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