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  2. involving quiet and serious thought for a period of time: Her mood was calm and contemplative. People began to listen to music in contemplative silence. See. contemplation. Fewer examples. Maxwell's life was not outwardly exciting or full of incident, but quiet and contemplative. She was beginning to yearn for a contemplative life.

  3. The meaning of CONTEMPLATIVE is marked by or given to contemplation; specifically : of or relating to a religious order devoted to prayer and penance. How to use contemplative in a sentence.

  4. The contemplative life is one filled with deep and serious thought, and is often associated with monks, nuns, philosophers, and theorists. The adjective contemplative means "pensive," "meditative," or "brooding."

  5. Contemplative definition: given to or characterized by contemplation. See examples of CONTEMPLATIVE used in a sentence.

  6. adjective. Someone who is contemplative thinks deeply, or is thinking in a serious and calm way. Martin is a quiet, contemplative sort of chap. I went for long, contemplative walks by the river. Life there is slow and contemplative. Synonyms: thoughtful, reflective, introspective, rapt More Synonyms of contemplative.

  7. /kənˈtemplətɪv/, /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪv/ (formal) thinking quietly and seriously about something. She was in contemplative mood. He gave her a contemplative look. Take your English to the next level. The Oxford Learner’s Thesaurus explains the difference between groups of similar words.

  8. A complete guide to the word "CONTEMPLATIVE": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.