Definition of Contemplative
Contemplative
con·tem·pla·tive
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Engaged in or given to contemplation; thoughtful and reflective.
e.g. The contemplative atmosphere of the monastery helped her find inner peace.
(adjective)
involving or tending towards religious meditation, penance, and deep silent prayer;
e.g. She adopted a contemplative mode of life.
(noun)
a person who devotes their life largely to prayer, especially as a member of a religious order such as a convent or a monastery;
e.g. He became a contemplative and spent the rest of his days in a monastery.
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