— contemplatively , adv. — contemplativeness , n.
/keuhn tem"pleuh tiv, kon"teuhm play'-, -tem-/ , adj.
1. given to or characterized by contemplation: a contemplative mind.
n.
2. a person devoted to contemplation, as a monk.
[ 1300-50; contemplativus, equiv. to contemplat ( us ) (see CONTEMPLATE) + -ivus -IVE; r. ME contemplatif ]
Syn. 1. thoughtful, reflective, meditative.