contemplation

/,kɔntem'pleiʃn/

Thân thiện

A person sits in quiet contemplation by a window.

Definition

Noun: 1. A calm, lengthy, intent consideration: The act of thinking deeply and carefully about something for an extended period. 2. A long and thoughtful observation: The act of looking at or observing something thoughtfully and attentively.

Usage

Contemplation refers to a state of deep, quiet, and focused thought or observation. It is often associated with meditation, reflection, or serious study. It can involve thinking about an idea, observing nature, or considering a future action.

Examples

• She sat in quiet contemplation of the beautiful sunset.
• The philosopher spent years in contemplation of the nature of truth.
• He put the proposal aside for further contemplation before making a decision.
• The garden was a perfect place for peaceful contemplation.

Advanced Usage

• "In contemplation of": In consideration or anticipation of a future event or action.
  • Savings were set aside in contemplation of retirement.
• "To be lost in contemplation": To be so deeply absorbed in thought that one is unaware of one's surroundings.
  • He was lost in contemplation, staring out the window.

Variants and Related Words

• Contemplate (verb): To think deeply about; to consider or intend.
  • She likes to contemplate life's big questions.
• Contemplative (adjective): Involving or given to deep thought.
  • She has a contemplative nature.
• Contemplatively (adverb): In a thoughtful manner.
  • He nodded contemplatively.

Synonyms

• Reflection
• Meditation
• Rumination
• Study
• Observation

Antonyms

• Distraction
• Inattention
• Action (as opposed to thought)

Idioms and Phrases

• "Deep in contemplation": Fully absorbed in thought.
  • She was deep in contemplation and didn't hear me enter the room.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
2. a long and thoughtful observation

Từ đồng nghĩa

• reflection
• reflexion
• rumination
• musing
• thoughtfulness