meditative

adjective

med·​i·​ta·​tive ˈme-də-ˌtā-tiv How to pronounce meditative (audio)
Synonyms of meditativenext
1
: marked by or conducive to meditation
meditative music
2
: disposed or given to meditation
a meditative student
meditatively adverb
meditativeness noun

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I could see that she was in a meditative mood. I've been in a meditative mood all day.
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The now-familiar blend of folk, soul, and psychedelia dominates the album aesthetically, though James took spiritual cues from recordings of meditative organ performances by Alice Coltrane. — Ryan Leas, Pitchfork, 28 Aug. 2026 Hosted earlier this month, the sound bath was the first of two events in the museum’s new Mindfulness Mornings at the Museum series, where guests can experience a meditative practice in the iconic gallery before opening hours. — Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026 The former is a meditative number about the fear of clocks and the feeling that time is slipping away. — John Hugar, SPIN, 26 Aug. 2026 Watch On Despite containing a plot summary in its title and a tepid reception when it was released, director Andrew Dominik’s meditative film manages to be both suspenseful and insightful. — David Faris, TheWeek, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for meditative

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First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of meditative was in 1611

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“Meditative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meditative. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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meditative

adjective
med·​i·​ta·​tive ˈmed-ə-ˌtāt-iv How to pronounce meditative (audio)
: having the habit of meditating
meditatively adverb
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