Definition Synonyms
Definition of contemplative - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
thinkingdeeply thoughtful and introspective
- She had a contemplative look on her face.
2.
religionTECH. connected with quiet religious prayer and deep thoughtTECH.
- He joined a contemplative religious order.
Noun
1.
deep thinkerperson who spends much time in deep reflection
- The contemplative sat quietly, pondering the mysteries of the universe..
2.
religionTECH. person dedicated to religious contemplationTECH.
- The monk was a contemplative, spending hours in meditation.
Origin of contemplative
Latin, contemplari (to gaze attentively)
Terms with contemplative included in their meaning
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contemplative mood
showing signs of being lost in quiet or serious contemplation
thoughtful manner
in a thoughtful, contemplative, or meditative way
monk
member of a contemplative monastic order founded by Saint Bruno
thoughtfulness
quality of being thoughtful or contemplative
behavior
watchful and attentive in a contemplative way
religion
related to a Catholic order of contemplative friars or nuns
Examples of contemplative in a sentence
The contemplative silence in the room was palpable. The contemplative practices of the monks were inspiring. She admired the contemplative nature of the retreat. The contemplative often meditated by the river. As a contemplative, she found peace in solitude. She lived as a contemplative in a secluded abbey.
The contemplative devoted his life to prayer.
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- French:contemplatif, réfléchi, ...
- German:nachdenklich, kontemplativer Mensch, ...
- Italian:contemplativo, pensatore profondo, ...
- Spanish:contemplativo, pensador profundo, ...
- Portuguese:contemplativo, ...
- Chinese:沉思的, 冥想者, ...
- Japanese:考え込んだ, 思索家, ...
- Arabic:تَأَمُّلِيّ, مُفَكِّر مُتَأَمِّل, ...
- Hebrew:הֶרְהוּרִי, הוֹגֶה, ...
- Russian:задумчивый, созерцатель, ...
- Ukrainian:задумливий, споглядальник, ...
- Hindi:विचारमग्न, चिंतक, ...
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