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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Bill Donahue, Outside, 14 Feb. 2026
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Bill Donahue, Outside, 14 Feb. 2026
Rooms feel like a cozy meditative retreat precisely because the communal spaces pulse with vibrant NYC energy.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
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
See All Example Sentences for meditative
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“Meditative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meditative. Accessed 16 Feb. 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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