meditative
adjective
med·i·ta·tive
ˈme-də-ˌtā-tiv 
1
: marked by or conducive to meditation
2
: disposed or given to meditation
meditatively
adverb
meditativeness
noun
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I could see that she was in a meditative mood.
I've been in a meditative mood all day.
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Paying attention to your breathing, the rhythm of your steps, or the sounds around you can transform a simple walk into a meditative experience that clears your mind and centers your thoughts.
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Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025
Gabriel’s efforts to determine why he’s been recruited – and untangle his past – move the story beyond James Bond tropes into more surprising and meditative territory.
—Staff, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Jan. 2025
Patch of Heaven Sanctuary An ecological reserve that pairs meditative walks with fruit tastings.
—Nora Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025
In that sense, rowing can be a very soothing activity that puts you in a calm, meditative state.
—Christa Sgobba, SELF, 3 Jan. 2025
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Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025
Gabriel’s efforts to determine why he’s been recruited – and untangle his past – move the story beyond James Bond tropes into more surprising and meditative territory.
—Staff, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Jan. 2025
Patch of Heaven Sanctuary An ecological reserve that pairs meditative walks with fruit tastings.
—Nora Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025
In that sense, rowing can be a very soothing activity that puts you in a calm, meditative state.
—Christa Sgobba, SELF, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Meditative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meditative. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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meditative
adjective
med·i·ta·tive
ˈmed-ə-ˌtāt-iv
: having the habit of meditating
meditatively
adverb
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