meditative
adjective
med·i·ta·tive
ˈme-də-ˌtā-tiv 
1
: marked by or conducive to meditation
2
: disposed or given to meditation
meditatively
adverb
meditativeness
noun
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I could see that she was in a meditative mood.
I've been in a meditative mood all day.
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Marina Watts, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Her thoughtful layering of slowly evolving harmonies creates a meditative atmosphere that feels both ancient and timeless.
—Spin Team, SPIN, 28 Nov. 2024
Craft your own fragrances with the exotic plants at Eden’s Garden, or revel in the meditative activity of pottery making at the Clay Club.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024
Find it on Amazon Chill Out with These Meditation Disks
These tone therapy meditation disks are meant to be placed on either side of the body to release a full meditative 3-minute healing sound bath that’s helped thousands of people with their anxiety.
—Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Meditative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meditative. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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meditative
adjective
med·i·ta·tive
ˈmed-ə-ˌtāt-iv
: having the habit of meditating
meditatively
adverb
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