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con·tem·pla·tive
 contemplative
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- pronunciation:
- k
 n
tem
pl
tihv
[or]
kan
tm
pleI
tihv
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
characterized by or given to contemplation; meditative; thoughtful.
a contemplative pose- synonyms:
- meditative, reflective, ruminant, ruminative, speculative, thoughtful
- similar words:
- abstracted, deliberative, musing, pensive
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| related words: |
absent-minded, intellectual, serious, theoretical |
adverb + (adj.)contemplative
deeply, highly, more
(adj.)contemplative
+ noun
activity,
approach,
attitude,
awareness,
calm,
dimension,
discipline,
esthetics,
experience,
expression,
gaze,
inquiry,
insight,
landscape,
life,
manner,
master,
means,
meditation,
mind,
minute,
mode,
moment,
mood,
nature,
panel,
path,
pause,
practice,
prayer,
reading,
refuge,
retreat,
scripture,
silence,
sip,
soul,
space,
spirituality,
stance,
thinking,
tradition,
walk
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
one who is dedicated to contemplation and meditation, such as a monk.
- similar words:
- cenobite, friar, monk, nun, sister, yogi
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| derivations: |
contemplatively (adv.), contemplativeness (n.) |
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