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CONTEMPLATIVE Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word contemplative. (exact relations)
There are 18 hypernyms of the word contemplative. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for CONTEMPLATIVE

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brooding
adjectiveadj
noun

• sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body

• persistent morbid meditation on a problem

adjective satellite

• deeply or seriously thoughtful

meditative
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• deeply or seriously thoughtful

pensive
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• deeply or seriously thoughtful

• showing pensive sadness

reflective
adjectiveadj
adjective

• capable of physically reflecting light or sound

adjective satellite

• deeply or seriously thoughtful

• devoted to matters of the mind

ruminative
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• deeply or seriously thoughtful

deep
adjectiveadj
adjective

• relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

• having great spatial extension or penetration downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or laterally or outward from a center; sometimes used in combination

noun

• the central and most intense or profound part

• a long steep-sided depression in the ocean floor

• literary term for an ocean

adverb

• to a great depth; far down or in

• to an advanced time

• to a great distance

adjective satellite

• marked by depth of thinking

• very distant in time or space

• intense or extreme

• having or denoting a low vocal or instrumental range

• strong; intense

• relatively thick from top to bottom

• extending relatively far inward

• (of darkness) densely dark

• large in quantity or size

• with head or back bent low

• of an obscure nature

• difficult to penetrate; incomprehensible to one of ordinary understanding or knowledge

• exhibiting great cunning usually with secrecy

deliberative
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• involved in or characterized by deliberation and discussion and examination

introspective
adjectiveadj
adjective

• given to examining own sensory and perceptual experiences

philosophical
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of or relating to philosophy or philosophers

adjective satellite

• characterized by the attitude of a philosopher; meeting trouble with level-headed detachment

thoughtful
adjectiveadj
adjective

• exhibiting or characterized by careful thought

• taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention

adjective satellite

• having intellectual depth

• characterized by solemn, sincere manner

• considerate of the feelings or well-being of others

broody
adjectiveadj
noun

• a domestic hen ready to brood

adjective satellite

• physiologically ready to incubate eggs

• deeply or seriously thoughtful

musing
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

adjective satellite

• deeply or seriously thoughtful

pondering
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective satellite

• deeply or seriously thoughtful

Best Hypernyms For CONTEMPLATIVE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for contemplative, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (18)
brooding deep individual introspective meditative mortal musing pensive person philosophical pondering reflective ruminative self-examining somebody someone soul thoughtful

Alternatives for BROODING

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