meditatively
meditatively — adverb
1. showing deep, quiet concentration and reflection while doing something, such as
showing deep, quiet concentration and reflection while doing something, such as looking at an object or pausing before answering
Yasmin stared meditatively at the rain streaking down the window, ignoring her buzzing phone.
pattern: stared meditatively at [something]
The librarian nodded meditatively, stroking her chin as she thought about the customer's request.
pattern: nodded meditatively
Apinya walked meditatively through the quiet temple garden, stopping to study each flower.
Cole read the last paragraph again, this time more meditatively, letting each word settle.
After the lecture, a student sat meditatively in the courtyard, writing notes by the fountain.
- thoughtfully
more common; focuses on the act of thinking rather than a calm, reflective state
- reflectively
emphasises turning ideas over in the mind, often after an experience
- contemplatively
suggests a deeper, more sustained concentration, often on a single subject
- pensively
carries a slightly sad or worried tone that 'meditatively' does not imply
- impulsively
acting without thinking, the opposite of careful reflection
- thoughtlessly
doing something without consideration
文法句型
verb + meditatively
Sentence-initial: Meditatively, ...
用法筆記
Commonly pairs with verbs of perception or posture (stare, gaze, sit, walk, nod). May be placed before or after the verb but sounds more natural after the verb it modifies.
常見錯誤
meditatively — adjective
- meditativelypositive
- more meditativelycomparative
- most meditativelysuperlative
1. creating a calm, quiet atmosphere that naturally encourages thoughtful concentra
creating a calm, quiet atmosphere that naturally encourages thoughtful concentration and inner focus
The soft candlelight in the yoga studio created a meditative atmosphere that helped everyone relax.
collocation: meditative atmosphere
Mateo found the waves' slow rhythm deeply meditative after a stressful week at work.
predicative: find + something + meditative
The garden's meditative quality came from its simple design — stones, raked sand, and a single pine tree.
Yuna played a slow, meditative piece on the koto while her guests listened quietly.
The repetitive motion of kneading bread became almost meditative for Devika after a long day.
- distracting
breaking concentration rather than promoting it
- jarring
suddenly unpleasant and disruptive to calm
文法句型
meditative + noun
be + meditative
用法筆記
Describes either an environment or an activity that naturally leads to a reflective mental state. Frequently used with nouns like 'atmosphere', 'quality', 'music', 'practice', or 'rhythm'. Unlike the adverb form, this adjective does NOT describe a person's thinking style.
常見錯誤
2. tending to spend time in quiet, serious thought rather than in active or outward
tending to spend time in quiet, serious thought rather than in active or outwardly social activities
Anya was a meditative child who could sit for an hour watching ants cross the path.
attributive: meditative + noun (child)
The elderly professor had a meditative manner, rarely speaking but always listening with careful attention.
collocation: meditative manner
Joaquín's meditative nature made him a good listener, though his friends worried about his solitude.
In his quiet, meditative moods, Imran would walk along the riverbank for hours without speaking.
People who are naturally meditative often enjoy jobs that require patience and careful observation.
- pensive
suggests a slightly sad or dreamy form of thought, whereas 'meditative' implies calm concentration
- thoughtful
more common; can also mean considerate of others, which 'meditative' does not mean
- contemplative
very similar but often implies religious or spiritual reflection
- introspective
focuses on examining one's own feelings and thoughts rather than ideas in general
文法句型
meditative + noun
be + meditative
用法筆記
Describes a person's character or temperament. Distinguish from sense adjective/1: this sense describes a PERSON who tends to think deeply, not a THING or environment that promotes meditation.