meditative

CEFRC1

/mˈɛdəˌteɪtɪv/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Calmly thinking deeply or focusing the mind.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Thoughtful; pensive.

Examples

  • Work is drudgery if you don't think it's meditative.

  • Yoga is a meditative practice.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Synonyms
1

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Of or pertaining to meditation.

More examples

In context

  • After hearing the news he became meditative.

Synonyms

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Origin

adjective

From Middle French méditatif.