contemplative
Translation
thoughtful, pensive, meditative
Examples
She was in a contemplative mood.
She was in a contemplative mood.
He leads a contemplative life in the monastery.
He leads a contemplative life in the monastery.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) + ((noun)) describing a noun as thoughtful or pensive She was in a contemplative mood.
Similar Words
Synonyms: thoughtful, pensive, reflective; Antonyms: unreflective, thoughtless
Etymology
From Latin 'contemplari' (to gaze at, observe), from 'con-' (with) + 'templum' (a space for observation).
Memory Tips
This is the adjective form of 'to contemplate'. Think of someone who contemplates a lot. Picture a monk in a temple contemplating life.