Definition of contemplative

"contemplative" in the noun sense

1. contemplative

a person devoted to the contemplative life

"contemplative" in the adjective sense

1. brooding, broody, contemplative, meditative, musing, pensive, pondering, reflective, ruminative

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"

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Quotations for contemplative

Obstinacy and heat in argument are surest proofs of folly. Is there anything so stubborn, obstinate, disdainful, contemplative, grave, or serious, as an ass? [ Montaigne ]

contemplative in Scrabble®

The word contemplative is playable in Scrabble®, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Scrabble® Letter Score: 22

Highest Scoring Scrabble® Play In The Letters contemplative:

CONTEMPLATIVE
(243)

Seven Letter Word Alert: (86 words)

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All Scrabble® Plays For The Word contemplative

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The 200 Highest Scoring Scrabble® Plays For Words Using The Letters In contemplative

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contemplative in Words With Friends™

The word contemplative is playable in Words With Friends™, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Words With Friends™ Letter Score: 28

Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Play In The Letters contemplative:

CONTEMPLATIVE
(360)

Seven Letter Word Alert: (86 words)

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All Words With Friends™ Plays For The Word contemplative

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The 200 Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Plays Using The Letters In contemplative

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(360)
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(342)
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