contemplative

Definitions

Expressing or involving prolonged thought.

Given to deep, reflective, or meditative thought.

Examples

She sat in a contemplative silence, watching the sunset fade behind the mountains.

The monk maintained a contemplative expression as he walked through the quiet garden.

His contemplative nature often led him to spend hours alone, reflecting on the deeper meaning of life.

Synonyms

thoughtful pensive meditative reflective introspective ruminative deliberative

Antonyms

thoughtless impulsive unreflective shallow active heedless inattentive