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contemplative

/kənˈtɛmplətɪv/

Meanings
noun
Someone who has dedicated themselves to religious contemplation.

Examples :

"The contemplative spent his days in quiet prayer and meditation, seeking deeper understanding of his faith. "
religion soul person mind philosophy theology

Related Words

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meditation noun

/mɛdɪˈteɪʃən/

A devotional exercise of, or leading to contemplation.

"Before her math test, Sarah practiced meditation to calm her nerves and improve her focus. "

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introspective adjective

/ɪntɹoʊˈspɛktɪv/

Examining one's own perceptions and sensory experiences; contemplative or thoughtful about oneself.

"After a frustrating day at work, Sarah became introspective, analyzing her own reactions to the difficult clients. "

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contemplate verb

/ˈkɒn.təmˌpleɪt/ /ˈkɑn.təmˌpleɪt/

To look at on all sides or in all its aspects; to view or consider with continued attention; to regard with deliberate care; to meditate on; to study, ponder, or consider.

"Before making a decision about my college major, I needed to contemplate all the different options carefully. "

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pertaining verb

/pəˈteɪnɪŋ/ /pɚˈteɪnɪŋ/

To belong to or be a part of; be an adjunct, attribute, or accessory of

"The documents pertaining to my car insurance claim are now all submitted. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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meditative adjective

/ˈmedɪteɪtɪv/ /ˈmedɪteɪɾɪv/

Of or pertaining to meditation.

"Yoga is a meditative practice."

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themselves pronoun

/ðəmˈsɛlvz/

The reflexive case of they, the third-person plural personal pronoun. The group of people, animals or objects previously mentioned, as the object of a verb or following a preposition (also used for emphasis).

"They are going to try climbing Mount Everest themselves."

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thoughtful adjective

/ˈθɔːtfəl/ /ˈθɔtfəl/

Demonstrating thought or careful consideration.

"Most thoughtful people eventually solve the puzzle."

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contemplation noun

/ˌkɒntəmˈpleɪʃən/ /ˌkɑntəmˈpleɪʃən/

The act of contemplating; musing; being highly concentrated in thought

"After a long day at work, she found peace in quiet contemplation, reflecting on her achievements and challenges. "

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reflection noun

/ɹɪˈflɛkʃən/

The act of reflecting or the state of being reflected.

"The reflection in the window showed the changing colors of the sunset. "

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understanding verb

/ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/ /ˌʌndəɹˈstændɪŋ/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"The teacher patiently explained the math problem, and the students were able to understand the steps involved. "

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reflecting verb

/ɹɪˈflɛktɪŋ/

To bend back (light, etc.) from a surface.

"A mirror reflects the light that shines on it."