HyperDic: contemplative

English > 2 senses of the word contemplative:
ADJECTIVEallcontemplative, brooding, broody, meditative, musing, pensive, pondering, reflective, ruminativedeeply or seriously thoughtful
NOUNperson contemplativea person devoted to the contemplative life
contemplative > pronunciation
Soundskahnteh'mplahtihv
Rhymesabortive ... vituperative: 304 rhymes with ihv...
English > contemplative: 2 senses > adjective 1
MeaningDeeply or seriously thoughtful.
Synonymsbrooding, broody, meditative, musing, pensive, pondering, reflective, ruminative
BroaderthoughtfulExhibiting or characterized by careful thought
Spanishcontemplativo, meditativo, pensativo
Catalanpensatiu
Nounscontemplativenessdeep serious thoughtfulness
Verbscontemplatethink intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes
contemplatereflect deeply on a subject / subject
English > contemplative: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningA person devoted to the contemplative life.
Broaderperson, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, soulA human being

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