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Contemplative
Meaning
Adj
●
Inclined to
contemplate
;
introspective
and
thoughtful
; meditative.
●
Pertaining to a
religious
contemplative
, or a
contemplative
religious orders
, especially the Roman Catholic varieties.
●
Relating to, or having the power of, contemplation.
●
In Medicine & Psychiatry:
In a
phase
of
mental
activity
in
which one
begins
to
recognize
and
acknowledge
the
maladaptiveness
of
someone's
behavior
(such as own's own, or that of a
family member
or
friend
); usually with
reference
to
substance
use.
Noun
●
Someone who has
dedicated
themselves to
religious
or
philosophical
contemplation.
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Origin
contemplative
English
contemplatif
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Attentive
Calculant
Cogitabund
Contemplative
Deliberative
Intelligent
Introspective
Meditative
Museful
Musing
Pensive
Reflective
Speculative
Studious
Thinkful
Thinking
Thoughty
Thoughtful
Wistful
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Somber
Serene
Melancholy
Stoic
Soulful
Morose
Cerebral
Tranquil
Languid
Prayerful
Ruminative
Spiritual
Calm
Romantic
Philosophical
Imaginative
Mystical
Brooding
Introspection
Curious
Poetic
Sensual
Sentimental
Playful
Expressive
Reverent
Meditation
Solitary
Emotional
Transcendental
Unhurried
Sympathetic
Mystic
Stillness
Ascetic
Quiet
Individualistic
Solitude
Cynical
Joyful
Idealistic
Peaceful
Metaphysical
Mindful
Spirituality
Liminal
Perceptive
Divine
Aggressive
Arrogant
Sincere
Evocative
Dutiful
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