cogitative

adjective

ˈkä-jə-ˌtā-tiv How to pronounce cogitative (audio)
Definition of cogitativenext
as in melancholy
given to or marked by long, quiet thinking a cogitative woman who was given to long silences, even in the company of her own family

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cogitative
  1. melancholy
  2. thoughtful
  3. reflective
  4. philosophical
  5. contemplative
Adjective
  • The Heat’s 36-point loss to the NBA’s fifth-worst team over the weekend marked their third-largest home defeat in the last two decades and kept them hovering around .500 as a melancholy cloud hangs over the franchise’s head.
    James Jackson, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The melancholy song reaches a new high on both the Billboard Global 200 and the Billboard Global Excl.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of melancholy
Adjective
  • And having more thoughtful conversations doesn’t preclude the need sometimes to confront those who are needlessly cruel or organizations that benefit from such exploitation.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 18 Jan. 2025
  • Employers consistently emphasize the value of hiring individuals with a broad knowledge base who can collaborate to solve problems, engage in thoughtful debate, communicate clearly, and think critically—skills that liberal-arts programs rigorously cultivate.
    Sarah Hernholm, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Definition of thoughtful
Adjective
  • For years, experts have noted that these measurements are not standardized, can vary by day and time, and are not reflective of a person's overall fluoride exposure.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Charly's playful knack for finding the best lounging spots is reflective of the breed's charming characteristics.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of reflective
Adjective
  • When asked about their divergent paths over the past few years, Swiatek was philosophical.
    Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
  • These aren’t just logistical or philosophical questions—they’re deeply personal.
    Michel Koopman, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of philosophical
Adjective
  • The French fashion house reunited with Sarah Jones, known for her contemplative large-scale color photographs of subjects such as empty therapists’ couches.
    Joelle Diderich, WWD, 2 Jan. 2025
  • It’s been a mainstay on every bike ride, long walk, and contemplative moment of mine this year.
    Vogue, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of contemplative
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