Meditative

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈmɛd.əˌteɪ.tɪv/

Definitions of meditative

adjective relating to or characteristic of meditation; deeply or seriously thoughtful

Example Sentences

A1 She enjoys meditative activities like coloring or gardening.

A2 After a stressful day, he finds peace in meditative breathing exercises.

B1 The meditative music playing in the background helped her relax and focus.

B2 The artist spent hours in a meditative state while working on his latest masterpiece.

C1 Her daily meditative practice of yoga and mindfulness has greatly improved her mental clarity.

C2 The monk's deep meditative state allowed him to transcend his physical surroundings and experience true enlightenment.

Examples of meditative in a Sentence

formal The meditative practice of yoga helps individuals achieve a sense of inner peace and mindfulness.

informal I find coloring to be a really meditative activity that helps me relax after a long day.

slang I'm just gonna go zone out and do some meditative stuff to clear my head.

figurative The slow, rhythmic sound of the waves crashing against the shore was like a meditative lullaby, lulling me into a state of calm.

Grammatical Forms of meditative

past tense

meditated

plural

meditatives

comparative

more meditative

superlative

most meditative

present tense

meditates

future tense

will meditate

perfect tense

has meditated

continuous tense

is meditating

singular

meditative

positive degree

meditative

infinitive

to meditate

gerund

meditating

participle

meditative

Origin and Evolution of meditative

First Known Use: 0015 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'meditative' originated from the Latin word 'meditativus', which is derived from the verb 'meditari' meaning 'to meditate'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 15th century to describe the act of deep contemplation or reflection, the word 'meditative' has evolved to also encompass practices such as mindfulness and yoga in modern times.