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Word

meditative

Phoneticsmed·i·ta·tive

US/ˈmɛdəˌteɪtɪv/

UK/mˈɛdɪtˌeɪtɪv/

Definition

adj. describing something that makes you think deeply or feel calm. You use this to talk about music, art, or a quiet way of thinking.

adj. relating to or resembling meditation; characterized by deep thought or a state of mental calm. Often used to describe artistic or literary works that encourage introspection.

Examples

“The soft music has a meditative quality.”

“The artist's latest series features meditative landscapes that invite viewers to sit quietly and reflect.”

“The novel's meditative prose allows the reader to lose themselves in the protagonist's internal world, creating a sense of peace that is rare in modern fiction.”

Examples

simple

“The soft music has a meditative quality.”

contextual

“The artist's latest series features meditative landscapes that invite viewers to sit quietly and reflect.”

complex

“The novel's meditative prose allows the reader to lose themselves in the protagonist's internal world, creating a sense of peace that is rare in modern fiction.”

Real-World Examples

“They're calming, relaxing, and the vibrations can help put you into a meditative state.”
BBC News · 21 Aug 2026
“Bossier points to a “meditative quality” of the intensely physical and repetitive back-pressure method.”
The Guardian · 27 Aug 2026

Word family

meditateVerbmeditationNounmeditativeAdjective

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Level
B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency
Occasional
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