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- [kuh n-tem-pluh-tiv, kon-tuh m-pley-, -tem-]
- /kənˈtɛm plə tɪv, ˈkɒn təmˌpleɪ-, -tɛm-/
- /ˌkɒn.təmˈpleɪ.ʃən/
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- [kuh n-tem-pluh-tiv, kon-tuh m-pley-, -tem-]
- /kənˈtɛm plə tɪv, ˈkɒn təmˌpleɪ-, -tɛm-/
Definitions of contemplatively word
- adjective contemplatively given to or characterized by contemplation: a contemplative mind. 1
- noun contemplatively a person devoted to contemplation, as a monk. 1
- noun contemplatively In a contemplative manner. 1
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Origin of contemplatively
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; < Latin contemplātīvus, equivalent to contemplāt(us) (see contemplate) + -īvus -ive; replacing Middle English contemplatif < Anglo-French < Latin, as above
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Parts of speech for Contemplatively
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
contemplatively popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
contemplatively usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for contemplatively
adverb contemplatively
- thoughtful — showing consideration for others; considerate.
- meditatively — given to, characterized by, or indicative of meditation; contemplative.
- pensively — dreamily or wistfully thoughtful: a pensive mood.
- musingly — absorbed in thought; meditative.
- reflectively — that reflects; reflecting.
Antonyms for contemplatively
adverb contemplatively
- unthinking — thoughtless; heedless; inconsiderate: an unthinking, tactless person.
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