CONTEMPLATIVELY

Etymology

Adverb

contemplatively (comparative more contemplatively, superlative most contemplatively)

In a contemplative manner.

Source: Wiktionary


Con*tem"pla*tive*ly, adv.

Definition: With contemplation; in a contemplative manner.

CONTEMPLATIVE

Con*tem"pla*tive, a. Etym: [F. contemplatif, L. contemplativus.]

1. Pertaining to contemplation; addicted to, or employed in, contemplation; meditative. Fixed and contemplative their looks. Denham.

2. Having the power of contemplation; as, contemplative faculties. Ray.

Con*tem"pla*tive, n. (R. C. Ch.)

Definition: A religious or either sex devoted to prayer and meditation, rather than to active works of charity.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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