English-Thai Dictionary

contemplative

ADJ ที่ คิด ลึกซึ้ง  thoughtful pensive ti-kid-luek-sueng

 

Webster's 1828 Dictionary

CONTEMPLATIVE

a. 1. Given to contemplation, or continued application of the mind to a subject; studious; thoughtful; as a contemplative philosopher, or mind.
2. Employed in study; as a contemplative life.
3. Having the appearance of study, or a studious habit; as a contemplative look.
4. Having the power of thought or meditation; as the contemplative faculty of man.

 

CONTEMPLATIVELY

adv. With contemplation; attentively; thoughtfully; with deep attention.

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

CONTEMPLATIVE

Con *tem "pla *tive, a. Etym: [F. contemplatif, L. contemplativus.]

 

1. Pertaining to contemplation; addicted to, or employed in, contemplation; meditative. Fixed and contemplative their looks. Denham.

 

2. Having the power of contemplation; as, contemplative faculties. Ray.

 

CONTEMPLATIVE

Con *tem "pla *tive, n. (R. C. Ch. )

 

Defn: A religious or either sex devoted to prayer and meditation, rather than to active works of charity.

 

CONTEMPLATIVELY

CONTEMPLATIVELY Con *tem "pla *tive *ly, adv.

 

Defn: With contemplation; in a contemplative manner.

 

CONTEMPLATIVENESS

CONTEMPLATIVENESS Con *tem "pla *tive *ness, n.

 

Defn: The state of being contemplative; thoughtfulness.

 

New American Oxford Dictionary

contemplative

con tem pla tive |kənˈtemplətiv kənˈtɛmplədɪv | ▶adjective expressing or involving prolonged thought: she regarded me with a contemplative eye. • involving or given to deep silent prayer or religious meditation: contemplative knowledge of God. ▶noun a person whose life is devoted primarily to prayer, esp. in a monastery or convent. DERIVATIVES con tem pla tive ly adverb

 

Oxford Dictionary

contemplative

contemplative |kənˈtɛmplətɪv | ▶adjective expressing or involving prolonged thought: she regarded me with a contemplative eye. • involving or given to deep silent prayer or religious meditation: contemplative knowledge of God. ▶noun a person whose life is devoted primarily to prayer, especially in a monastery or convent. DERIVATIVES contemplatively adverb

 

American Oxford Thesaurus

contemplative

contemplative adjective a peaceful, contemplative mood: thoughtful, pensive, reflective, meditative, musing, ruminative, introspective, brooding, deep /lost in thought, in a brown study.

 

Oxford Thesaurus

contemplative

contemplative adjective a peaceful, contemplative mood: thoughtful, pensive, reflective, meditative, musing, ruminative, introspective, brooding, intent, rapt, preoccupied, studious, deep /lost in thought; dreamy, daydreaming, with one's head in the clouds; informal in a brown study. ANTONYMS active.

 

Sanseido Wisdom Dictionary

contemplative

con tem pla tive /kəntémplətɪv, kɑ́ntəmplèɪt -/ (! 名詞 で /--́-- /, 形容詞 で /-́--̀ -/と区別する話者もある ) 形容詞 熟考 [熟慮 ]する ; 凝視する ; 瞑想 （めいそう ）にふける .名詞 C ｟かたく ｠(宗教的に )瞑想する人 (!修道士 [女 ]などをさす ) .