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contemplativeness

contemplativeness

8.2
A long quiet time spent thinking deeply about something
  • noun
  • /kənˈtɛm.plə.tɪv.nəs/
translation icon : contemplación
  • His contemplativeness allowed him to ponder the meaning of life during peaceful walks in the park.

Examples

  • Her contemplativeness often leads to profound insights.

  • The artist's contemplativeness is reflected in her work.

  • Her contemplativeness was apparent as she gazed out the window, lost in thought.

  • Moments of contemplativeness help him recharge and gain perspective on decisions.

  • The poem's contemplativeness invites readers to ponder the deeper meaning of life.

  • The artist's work reflects a deep contemplativeness, inviting viewers to consider their own emotions.

  • Meditation encourages a state of contemplativeness, fostering deep thought and self-reflection.

Synonyms

consideration
vscontemplativeness
148 2.9

Careful thought or discussion before making a decision

emphasizes deep, extended inner reflection rather than practical decision-making processes
contemplation
vscontemplativeness
25 4.8

Thinking about something very carefully for a long time

is about the lasting quality of deep reflection rather than the single act
meditation
vscontemplativeness
22 3.9

A long, deep period of thinking about serious ideas

focuses on sustained serious consideration rather than a brief practical thought
thoughtfulness
vscontemplativeness
2 3.8

Careful, long attention to an idea before deciding

stresses a long, serious reflective quality rather than practical decision-focused process
cogitation
vscontemplativeness
  • Formal
1 8.5

Careful, deep thinking about something before deciding

is more about a continuous quality of deep thought rather than single acts
reflectiveness
vscontemplativeness
1 5.9

A quiet, careful way of thinking about something

highlights sustained serious consideration as a general quality rather than a trait
cerebration
vscontemplativeness
  • Formal
1 9.1

A careful, serious kind of thinking about something

is narrower in focus, stressing deep prolonged mental reflection rather than general thought
meditativeness
vscontemplativeness
8.3

A state of being quiet and thinking deeply

emphasizes serious prolonged deliberate consideration rather than a private mood
meditatio
vscontemplativeness
  • Formal
9.9

Deep, quiet thinking or a short thoughtful essay

is a broad label for deep thoughtful quality beyond specific written examples
reflectivity
vscontemplativeness
6.9

Attention to your own thoughts and feelings

focuses on active, prolonged careful consideration rather than mere capacity to think
pensiveness
vscontemplativeness
7.5

A quiet state of deep, serious thinking

means an enduring thoughtful quality, not only a short reflective mood
introspectiveness
vscontemplativeness
8.5

Thinking carefully about your own thoughts and feelings

is broader, covering general deep reflective quality beyond self-focused mental review
self-contemplation
vscontemplativeness
7.9

To think carefully about your own thoughts, feelings, and actions

is narrower, focusing only on self-examination rather than wide reflective quality
abstractedness
vscontemplativeness
9.9

A state of being deeply lost in thought and not noticing things around you

is about calm, serious prolonged thought, not distracted absent-minded preoccupation

How Contemplative

contemplativeness
8.2

Surface Forms

Morphology

contemplativeness = contemplative (transparent) = contemplate + ive + ness

Standard noun formation from the adjective 'contemplative' by adding '-ness' to indicate a quality.

Etymology

Contemplativeness comes from contemplate, which has old parts con- meaning 'with' and templum meaning 'a space where people watched the sky' and is related to temple. So to contemplate was to 'look carefully' and think, and contemplativeness is the quality of being deeply thoughtful.