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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The process of chopping, stirring and simmering is meditative.
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Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 1 Nov. 2024
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—Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Harris’s cheeks puffed in and out rhythmically, drawing a meditative drone from the didgeridoo while the strings scraped out a sad melody just this side of Ornette Coleman or Rahsaan Roland Kirk.
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Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 1 Nov. 2024
This exhibition is a fusion of colour and textile, geometry and abstraction, and a deeply contemplative and meditative experience which succeeds in elevating textile art to the status of a fine art.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Harris’s cheeks puffed in and out rhythmically, drawing a meditative drone from the didgeridoo while the strings scraped out a sad melody just this side of Ornette Coleman or Rahsaan Roland Kirk.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Tai Chi: Grounding Practices in Unfamiliar Places Tai chi is known for its slow, meditative movements that promote mindfulness, balance and flexibility.
—Jahan Marcu, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Meditative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meditative. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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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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