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contemplative [ˈkɒntɛmˌpleɪtɪv -təm- kənˈtɛmplə-] adj denoting, concerned with, or inclined to contemplation; meditative n
(Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) a person dedicated to religious contemplation or to a way of life conducive to this contemplatively adv contemplativeness n ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
contemplative adjective thoughtful, reflective, introspective, rapt, meditative, pensive, ruminative, in a brown study, intent, musing, deep or lost in thought He is a quiet, contemplative sort of chap. Translations contemplative adj life, religious order → beschaulich, kontemplativ contemplative [kənˈtɛmplətɪv] adj → contemplativo/a contemplative [kənˈtɛmplətɪv] adj → contemplativo/a How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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When you come home you sit down in a sober, contemplative, not uncharitable frame of mind, and apply yourself to your books or your business. The contemplative atheist is rare: a Diagoras, a Bion, a Lucian perhaps, and some others; and yet they seem to be more than they are; for that all that impugn a received religion, or superstition, are by the adverse part branded with the name of atheists. Little is known of his life, except that he was Secretary to the Board of Rites and retired from this position to lead the contemplative life. |
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