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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Moss and resin mingle to create a gorgeously woodsy, meditative fragrance that brings the crisp calm of the coniferous tree indoors.
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Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
What with its rippling mountains, meditative lochs, and misty woodlands, Scotland’s moody atmosphere hits its stride in the cooler seasons.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2025
Cooking can be a relaxing, meditative act—that is, until your eyes start to sting unbearably.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Before venturing to the water to scream, Chris led the group in a breathing warm-up, with meditative music playing from a speaker.
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Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
What with its rippling mountains, meditative lochs, and misty woodlands, Scotland’s moody atmosphere hits its stride in the cooler seasons.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2025
Cooking can be a relaxing, meditative act—that is, until your eyes start to sting unbearably.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Before venturing to the water to scream, Chris led the group in a breathing warm-up, with meditative music playing from a speaker.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
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“Meditative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meditative. Accessed 17 Oct. 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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