contemplative
/kənˈtɛmplətɪv/
adjective
- 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.
Synonyms
noun
- 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.