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
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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Sentimental Value is a film that sneaks up on you, more meditative than maybe expected but also one that will not leave your mind so easily.
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Pete Hammond, Deadline, 21 May 2025
The film is quite handsome, full of woodsy earth tones and dark clothing, without any bright colors to get in the way of the meditative gloom.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 21 May 2025
There is a meditative stillness to Songs of the Bulbul, a quality that invites reflection.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
The repetitive motion of brushstrokes, the unpredictability of pigment spreading in water, and the visual appeal of translucent layers all contribute to a meditative experience.
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Pete Hammond, Deadline, 21 May 2025
The film is quite handsome, full of woodsy earth tones and dark clothing, without any bright colors to get in the way of the meditative gloom.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 21 May 2025
There is a meditative stillness to Songs of the Bulbul, a quality that invites reflection.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
The repetitive motion of brushstrokes, the unpredictability of pigment spreading in water, and the visual appeal of translucent layers all contribute to a meditative experience.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 14 May 2025
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 4 Jun. 2025.
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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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