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contemplative

/kənˈtɛmplətɪv/
con · tem · pla · tive kən · ˈtɛm · plə · tɪv
English Definition
adj. deeply thoughtful
中文释义
沉思的
Significado en Español
contemplativo
한국어 뜻
명상적인
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
trầm tư
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Example Sentence

She had a contemplative look on her face.

她脸上带着若有所思的神情。

Synonyms
thoughtful reflective meditative
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “contemplative”:

  1. A careless
  2. B thoughtless
  3. C impulsive
  4. D reflective
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D — reflective. “contemplative” means adj. deeply thoughtful

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

In a ______ mood, she sat quietly and thought about her whole life.

  1. A playful
  2. B contemplative
  3. C restless
  4. D careless
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B — contemplative. “contemplative” means adj. deeply thoughtful

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Common questions about “contemplative”

What does “contemplative” mean?

contemplative — adj. deeply thoughtful. In Chinese: 沉思的.

How do you pronounce “contemplative”?

contemplative is pronounced /kənˈtɛmplətɪv/. It breaks into 4 syllables: con · tem · pla · tive.

How do you use “contemplative” in a sentence?

She had a contemplative look on her face. (她脸上带着若有所思的神情。)

What are synonyms for “contemplative”?

thoughtful, reflective, meditative — all close in meaning to contemplative (adj. deeply thoughtful).

Is “contemplative” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. contemplative appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers nearly 2,500 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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