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contemplative
con·tem·pla·tive [ kən témplətiv ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
meditative: calm and thoughtful, or inclined to be this way


noun  (plural con·tem·pla·tives)
Definition:
 
somebody who practices contemplation: somebody who practices spiritual contemplation, e.g. a monk or nun

con·tem·pla·tive·ly adverb
con·tem·pla·tive·ness noun
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