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Contemplative Definition & Meaning

contemplative
adjective
  1. deeply or seriously thoughtful; "Byron lives on not only in his poetry, but also in his creation of the 'Byronic hero' - the persona of a brooding melancholy young man"
noun
  1. a person devoted to the contemplative life

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Frequently asked questions

What does contemplative mean?
deeply or seriously thoughtful; "Byron lives on not only in his poetry, but also in his creation of the 'Byronic hero' - the persona of a brooding melancholy young man"; a person devoted to the contemplative life
What part of speech is contemplative?
Contemplative is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does contemplative have?
Contemplative has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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