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contemplative

[kən-ˈtem-plə-tiv]
adjective, nounN/A (adjective); masculine/feminine (noun)pl: N/A (adjective); contemplatives (noun)
contemplativo
1. Involving deep thought or meditation; thoughtful and reflective
She had a contemplative expression on her face as she gazed at the sunset.
Ela tinha uma expressão contemplativa no rosto enquanto observava o pôr do sol.
2. A person devoted to spiritual contemplation, especially a member of a religious community
The monk was a contemplative who spent hours in prayer.
O monge era um contemplativo que passava horas em oração.
3. Inclined to or suitable for contemplation and meditation
The garden offered a contemplative space for quiet reflection.
O jardim oferecia um espaço contemplativo para reflexão tranquila.
Synonyms
meditativereflectivepensivethoughtfulintrospectivephilosophical
Antonyms
activeimpulsiveunreflectivehastysuperficial

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
contemplativo
Standard usage, common in both spoken and written Portuguese
Portugal
contemplativo
Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

in a contemplative mood
contemplative practice
contemplative life
lost in contemplation
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