# meditative

/ˈmɛdəˌteɪtɪv/ (US) · /mˈɛdɪtˌeɪtɪv/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/meditative
Updated: 2026-05-20

## Definition

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

For teachers: 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.

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