contemplative

/kənˈtɛmplətɪv/
adjective
  1. Involving or given to deep thought or reflection.
    • After the retreat, she felt more calm and contemplative.
    • He had a contemplative expression as he watched the sunset.
    • The monastery is a place for contemplative prayer and meditation.
noun
  1. A person who spends time in deep thought or religious meditation.
    • As a contemplative, he valued solitude over social gatherings.
    • The contemplatives in the abbey spent most of their day in silence.
    • Many contemplatives write about their spiritual experiences.
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