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1. contemplative
adjective. ['kənˈtɛmplətɪv'] deeply or seriously thoughtful; .
Synonyms
- pensive
- pondering
- reflective
- ruminative
- brooding
- meditative
- broody
- musing
Antonyms
- inconsiderate
- unthoughtfulness
- inattentiveness
- heedless
Etymology
- contemplatif (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
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Rhymes with Contemplative
- alternative
- captive
- causative
- causative
- cognitive
- collaborative
- collaborative
- collective
- combative
- commemorative
- commemorative
- communicative
- comparative
- conductive
- congestive
- connective
- constructive
- consultative
- contraceptive
- convective
How do you pronounce contemplative?
Pronounce contemplative as kənˈtɛmplətɪv.
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Sentences with contemplative
1. Adjective
Most nuns spend at least two hours a day in contemplative prayer.
2. Noun, singular or mass
Whether contemplative or active, nuns tend to start and end their days similarly.
Quotes about contemplative
1. The contemplative life is often miserable. One must act more, think less, and not watch oneself live.
- Nicolas Chamfort
2. contemplative
noun. ['kənˈtɛmplətɪv'] a person devoted to the contemplative life.
Synonyms
- someone
- soul
- person
- individual
- somebody
Antonyms
- superficial
- glad
- nonreflective
- nonintellectual
Etymology
- contemplatif (Old French (842-ca. 1400))