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contemplatively

con·tem·pla·tive
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kuh n-tem-pluh-tiv, kon-tuh m-pley-, -tem-]
    • /kənˈtɛm plə tɪv, ˈkɒn təmˌpleɪ-, -tɛm-/
    • /ˌkɒn.təmˈpleɪ.ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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.

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Synonyms 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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