con·tem·pla·tive 
/kənˈtɛmplətɪv, ˈkɑ:ntəmˌpleɪtɪv/ adjective
/kənˈtɛmplətɪv, ˈkɑ:ntəmˌpleɪtɪv/ adjective 1 [more contemplative; most contemplative] : involving, allowing, or causing deep thought
▪ She's in a contemplative mood today. [=she is quiet and thoughtful today] ▪ He has lived a quiet, contemplative life. ▪ a contemplative book 2 : devoted to religious thought and prayer
▪ She joined a contemplative order of nuns.
▪ She's in a contemplative mood today. [=she is quiet and thoughtful today] ▪ He has lived a quiet, contemplative life. ▪ a contemplative book
▪ She joined a contemplative order of nuns.
— con·tem·pla·tive·ly adverb
