1. involving or given to deep thought or meditation

1. a person devoted to religious meditation and prayer
Usage: religious context

Examples

• She sat in contemplative silence, watching the sunset.
• The monk lived a contemplative life in the monastery.
• His contemplative nature made him an excellent philosopher.
• The garden provided a contemplative space for reflection.
• Many contemplatives spend hours in prayer each day.
• The painting captured her contemplative mood perfectly.
• He took a contemplative walk through the forest.