contemplative

/'kɔntempleitiv/
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contemplative

A man sits in a contemplative pose by the window.

Definition

  1. Adjective:

    • Deeply or seriously thoughtful: Characterized by or involving deep, serious thought, often in a quiet or introspective manner.
    • Related to religious meditation: Pertaining to a life devoted to prayer, spiritual reflection, and meditation, often in a monastic context.

  2. Noun:

    • A person devoted to the contemplative life: An individual, often a monk or nun, whose primary focus is on prayer, meditation, and spiritual reflection rather than active work in the world.
Usage Examples
  • Adjective:
    • She had a quiet, contemplative nature, often spending hours reading philosophy.
    • The contemplative silence of the monastery was profound.
  • Noun:
    • The contemplative spent her days in prayer and study.
    • He decided to become a contemplative and join a religious order.
Advanced Usage
  • "Contemplative mood/state": A frame of mind characterized by deep thought and reflection.
    • The peaceful garden put him in a contemplative state.
  • "Contemplative prayer/practice": A form of prayer or spiritual exercise focused on silent meditation and openness to the divine.
    • Her daily routine included an hour of contemplative prayer.
Variants and Related Words
  • Contemplate (verb): To think deeply about something; to consider thoughtfully.
    • He liked to contemplate the meaning of life.
  • Contemplation (noun): The act of thinking deeply about something; profound meditation.
    • She found peace in quiet contemplation.
Synonyms
  • Adjective: Thoughtful, pensive, reflective, meditative, introspective.
  • Noun: Monk, nun, ascetic, hermit (specifically one focused on prayer and meditation).
Related Phrases
  • Contemplative life: A way of life dedicated to prayer, meditation, and spiritual pursuits, often within a religious community.
    • He felt called to leave his business career and enter the contemplative life.
  • Contemplative order: A religious order whose members are devoted to contemplation.
    • She joined a contemplative order of nuns.
contemplative

A man sits in a contemplative pose by the window.

Adjective
  1. deeply or seriously thoughtful;
    • Byron lives on not only in his poetry, but also in his creation of the 'Byronic hero' - the persona of a brooding melancholy young man
Noun
  1. a person devoted to the contemplative life

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