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   contemplative

   /kənˈtɛmplətɪv/

   adjective

   • 1. expressing or involving prolonged thought: "she regarded me with a contemplative eye"
   • ▪ involving or given to deep silent prayer or religious meditation: "contemplative knowledge of God"

   noun

   • 1. a person whose life is devoted primarily to prayer, especially in a monastery or convent.

   Derivatives

   • 1. contemplatively adverb

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCONTEMPLATIVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Contemplative means involving quiet and serious thought for a period of time. See how to use this adjective in sentences from the Cambridge English Corpus and learn its synonyms and translations.

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     involving quiet and serious thought for a period of time:...

   • Znaczenie Contemplative, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     contemplative definicja: 1. involving quiet and serious...

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   Learn the meaning of contemplative as an adjective and a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Contemplative can describe someone who practices meditation or a religious order devoted to prayer and penance.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCONTEMPLATIVE definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Contemplative means involving quiet and serious thought for a period of time. See how to use this word in sentences from various sources and learn its pronunciation and translations.

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   Definitions of contemplative. adjective. deeply or seriously thoughtful. synonyms: brooding, broody, meditative, musing, pensive, pondering, reflective, ruminative. thoughtful. exhibiting or characterized by careful thought. noun. a person devoted to the contemplative life. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Contemplative."

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCONTEMPLATIVE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Contemplative means thinking deeply or seriously in a calm way, or devoted to religious meditation. Learn more about the word origin, synonyms, collocations, and usage examples from Collins English Dictionary.

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the word contemplative, which means thinking quietly and seriously about something or spending time thinking deeply about religious matters. See examples, synonyms and related words.

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   Contemplative means disposed to or characterized by contemplation, or deeply or seriously thoughtful. It can also refer to a person devoted to the contemplative life, or a member of a religious order that emphasizes meditation.