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
Synonyms
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Before bed, consciously soothe your nervous system with relaxation techniques like meditative deep breathing, calming yoga flows, and body scans.
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Hilary Tetenbaum, Detroit Free Press, 8 Apr. 2024
Additionally, workouts that put you in a more meditative space, like yoga (which wasn’t included in the above study) might also help.
—Erica Sweeney, SELF, 3 Apr. 2024
The meditative ritual might appear incongruent with the raucous epicenter of the nation’s conservative movement, but Mr. Trump’s political creed stands as one of the starkest examples of his effort to transform the Republican Party into a kind of Church of Trump.
—Michael C. Bender, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2024
These tracking shots are often interspersed with meditative images of the natural world around him, an homage to filmmaker Terrance Malick, whom, along with Gus Van Sant, Nash cites as an inspiration.
—Mike Miller, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2024
Think about incorporating a meditative yoga session into your day or even something simple, like going for a walk or speaking to a friend, which can all help cortisol (the stress hormone) levels drop.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2024
Her quiet meditative treatise on post-revolution ennui is never didactic.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 17 Mar. 2024
Saltwater has been found to release negative ions that help people feel calmer, and the meditative sound of waves can offer a sense of grounding.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2024
The former philosophy student—who can reportedly solve a Rubik’s cube in less than three minutes—also has a cabinet in his office stocked with 20 identical pairs of swimming goggles, and practices the meditative art of Qigong every day.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2024
Hilary Tetenbaum, Detroit Free Press, 8 Apr. 2024
Additionally, workouts that put you in a more meditative space, like yoga (which wasn’t included in the above study) might also help.
—Erica Sweeney, SELF, 3 Apr. 2024
The meditative ritual might appear incongruent with the raucous epicenter of the nation’s conservative movement, but Mr. Trump’s political creed stands as one of the starkest examples of his effort to transform the Republican Party into a kind of Church of Trump.
—Michael C. Bender, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2024
These tracking shots are often interspersed with meditative images of the natural world around him, an homage to filmmaker Terrance Malick, whom, along with Gus Van Sant, Nash cites as an inspiration.
—Mike Miller, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2024
Think about incorporating a meditative yoga session into your day or even something simple, like going for a walk or speaking to a friend, which can all help cortisol (the stress hormone) levels drop.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2024
Her quiet meditative treatise on post-revolution ennui is never didactic.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 17 Mar. 2024
Saltwater has been found to release negative ions that help people feel calmer, and the meditative sound of waves can offer a sense of grounding.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2024
The former philosophy student—who can reportedly solve a Rubik’s cube in less than three minutes—also has a cabinet in his office stocked with 20 identical pairs of swimming goggles, and practices the meditative art of Qigong every day.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2024
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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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