Meditatively: meaning, definitions and examples

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meditatively

 

[ ˈmɛdətətɪvli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in meditation

In a meditative manner; with deep thought or contemplation.

Synonyms

contemplatively, reflectively, thoughtfully

Examples of usage

  • She sat meditatively in the garden, listening to the birds chirping.
  • He walked meditatively along the beach, feeling the sand between his toes.
  • The monk gazed meditatively at the flickering candle flame.
  • The artist painted meditatively, lost in the creative process.
  • I meditatively sipped my tea, enjoying the peaceful moment.

Translations

Translations of the word "meditatively" in other languages:

🇵🇹 meditativamente

🇮🇳 ध्यानपूर्वक

🇩🇪 meditativ

🇮🇩 meditatif

🇺🇦 медитативно

🇵🇱 medytacyjnie

🇯🇵 瞑想的に

🇫🇷 méditativement

🇪🇸 meditativamente

🇹🇷 meditatif olarak

🇰🇷 명상적으로

🇸🇦 بتأمل

🇨🇿 meditativně

🇸🇰 meditatívne

🇨🇳 冥想地

🇸🇮 meditativno

🇮🇸 íhugandi

🇰🇿 медитативті түрде

🇬🇪 მედიტაციურად

🇦🇿 meditativ olaraq

🇲🇽 meditativamente

Etymology

The word 'meditatively' is derived from the verb 'meditate', which comes from the Latin word 'meditari', meaning 'to think or contemplate'. The practice of meditation has been a part of various cultures and religions for centuries, with the aim of achieving mental clarity and inner peace. The adverb 'meditatively' reflects the act of engaging in deep thought or contemplation, often in a calm and focused manner.

See also: meditation, meditative, meditativeness, meditator, premeditated.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,219 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.