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 melancholy video captures intimate moments where Payne and Cassidy are traveling the world, hugging, building Lego sets and, in the final image, sharing a kiss and a laugh.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Their relationship deepens over the course of the film, culminating in a final scene that ends their story with a melancholy ambivalence.
    Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of melancholy
Adjective
  • Whether for a grand occasion like a wedding or a simpler celebration like a kid’s birthday party, there’s no denying the joy that comes with a thoughtful piece of paper that’s been stuffed into an envelope, stamped, and sent on its merry, snail-mail way.
    Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Startups have to be thoughtful about access to public transit while also catering to people who drive.
    Salvador Rodriguez, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of thoughtful
Adjective
  • Wedding tablescapes are arguably the most memorable part of a couple’s wedding decor, combining multiple visual elements that are reflective of the couple, their location, and their aesthetic.
    Boutayna Chokrane, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The president-elect's transition team did not immediately respond to a request for comment whether that was reflective of the ceasefire proposal Trump shared Sunday.
    Sarah D. Wire, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of reflective
Adjective
  • However, the beings were unable to comprehend human emotions like love, adding a philosophical layer to the narrative.
    Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2024
  • This book is written with the premise that climate change should be understood as a consequence of capitalism and white supremacy, which define both the philosophical framework and practical approaches presented in the book.
    Anna Broughel, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of philosophical
Adjective
  • The recent rut put Locksley in a contemplative mood.
    Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Kali Malone, a composer who reinvents the pipe organ into contemporary contexts, invites listeners into a realm of contemplative beauty, reimagining traditional sacred music with a modern paint brush.
    SPIN Team, SPIN, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of contemplative
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