contemplativeness
- noun
- /kənˈtɛm.plə.tɪv.nəs/
- His contemplativeness allowed him to ponder the meaning of life during peaceful walks in the park.
Examples
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Her contemplativeness often leads to profound insights.
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The artist's contemplativeness is reflected in her work.
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Her contemplativeness was apparent as she gazed out the window, lost in thought.
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Moments of contemplativeness help him recharge and gain perspective on decisions.
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The poem's contemplativeness invites readers to ponder the deeper meaning of life.
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The artist's work reflects a deep contemplativeness, inviting viewers to consider their own emotions.
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Meditation encourages a state of contemplativeness, fostering deep thought and self-reflection.
Synonyms
Careful thought or discussion before making a decision
Thinking about something very carefully for a long time
A long, deep period of thinking about serious ideas
Careful, long attention to an idea before deciding
Careful, deep thinking about something before deciding
A quiet, careful way of thinking about something
A careful, serious kind of thinking about something
A state of being quiet and thinking deeply
Deep, quiet thinking or a short thoughtful essay
Attention to your own thoughts and feelings
A quiet state of deep, serious thinking
Thinking carefully about your own thoughts and feelings
To think carefully about your own thoughts, feelings, and actions
A state of being deeply lost in thought and not noticing things around you
How Contemplative
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.