All contemplative synonyms
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C c adj contemplative
- introspective — characterized by introspection, the act or process of looking into oneself.
- reflective — that reflects; reflecting.
- thoughtful — showing consideration for others; considerate.
- pensive — dreamily or wistfully thoughtful: a pensive mood.
- meditative — given to, characterized by, or indicative of meditation; contemplative.
- thinking — of or relating to thinking or thought.
- intent — something that is intended; purpose; design; intention: The original intent of the committee was to raise funds.
- musing — absorbed in thought; meditative.
- lost — no longer possessed or retained: lost friends.
- attentive — If you are attentive, you are paying close attention to what is being said or done.
- rapt — deeply engrossed or absorbed: a rapt listener.
- speculative — pertaining to, of the nature of, or characterized by speculation, contemplation, conjecture, or abstract reasoning: a speculative approach.
- cogitative — capable of thinking
- ruminative — to chew the cud, as a ruminant.
- pondering — to consider something deeply and thoroughly; meditate (often followed by over or upon).
- reflecting — to cast back (light, heat, sound, etc.) from a surface: The mirror reflected the light onto the wall.
adjective contemplative
- lost in thought — Being preoccupied with one's thoughts rather than paying attention to reality.
- absorbed — If you are absorbed in something or someone, you are very interested in them and they take up all your attention and energy.
- brooding — Brooding is used to describe an atmosphere or feeling that makes you feel anxious or slightly afraid.