Definition of contemplation
Nouns
a long and thoughtful observation
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stare
a fixed look with eyes open wide
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
- Synonyms:
- musing, reflection, reflexion, rumination, thoughtfulness
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cogitation, study
attentive consideration and meditation
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lucubration
laborious cogitation
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meditation, speculation
continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature
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meditation
(religion) contemplation of spiritual matters (usually on religious or philosophical subjects)
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introspection, self-contemplation, self-examination
the contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct
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self-analysis, soul-searching
a penetrating examination of your own beliefs and motives
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examen, examination
a detailed inspection of your conscience (as done daily by Jesuits)
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retrospect
contemplation of things past
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consideration
the process of giving careful thought to something
Vocabulary Lists for contemplation
- alienable
- retrench
- oblige
- acquaintance
- attachment
thoughtfulness, rumination, reflexion »(13 words)
- thoughtfulness
- rumination
- reflexion
- contemplation
- contemplative