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Contemplative: meaning, definitions and examples

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contemplative

 

[ หˆkษ‘ntษ™mหŒpleษชtษชv ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

in meditation

Focused on deep thoughts and reflection, often in a meditative state.

Synonyms

meditative, pensive, reflective, thoughtful

Examples of usage

  • She sat in a contemplative pose, her mind drifting to profound questions about life.
  • The monk spent hours in contemplative silence, seeking enlightenment.
Context #2 | Adjective

characteristic

Showing or expressing deep thought; thoughtful.

Synonyms

meditative, pensive, reflective, thoughtful

Examples of usage

  • His contemplative nature made him an excellent philosopher.
  • The artist's work was characterized by its contemplative themes.
Context #3 | Noun

person

A person who spends time thinking deeply and reflectively.

Synonyms

intellectual, mystic, philosopher, thinker

Examples of usage

  • She was known as a contemplative, often found lost in thought.
  • The writer was a contemplative, always seeking inspiration in solitude.

Translations

Translations of the word "contemplative" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น contemplativo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคšเคพเคฐเคถเฅ€เคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช nachdenklich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mendalam

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะผะธัะปะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zadumany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฒˆๆ€็š„ (ใกใ‚“ใ—็š„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท contemplatif

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ contemplativo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dรผลŸรผnceli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ฌ์‚ฌ์ˆ™๊ณ ํ•˜๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฃู…ู„ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rozjรญmavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kontemplatรญvny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฒ‰ๆ€็š„ (chรฉn sฤซ de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kontemplativen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รญhugull

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพะนัˆั‹ะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ˜แƒฅแƒ แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรผลŸรผncษ™li

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ contemplativo

Etymology

The word 'contemplative' originates from the Latin word 'contemplat-' meaning 'survey, observe'. In English, it first appeared in the 14th century. Throughout history, contemplation has been associated with philosophical and spiritual practices, emphasizing the importance of deep reflection and meditation for personal growth and understanding.

See also: contemplating, contemplation, contemplatively, contemplativeness, contemplator.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,728, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.