contemplation
/ˌkɑːntəmˈpleɪʃən/
deep thought, reflection
📚 Meanings
- 1.
The act of thinking deeply and seriously about something.
"He spent hours in quiet contemplation."
- 2.
The state of considering a particular action or plan; the act of observing something thoughtfully.
"The proposal is under contemplation."
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She spent hours in quiet contemplation, gazing out at the ocean.
She spent hours in quiet contemplation, gazing out at the ocean.
The proposal is currently under contemplation by the board of directors.
The proposal is currently under contemplation by the board of directors.
He was lost in contemplation about his future career path.
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How do you pronounce contemplation?
contemplation is pronounced [/ˌkɑːntəmˈpleɪʃən/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does contemplation mean?
contemplation means "deep thought, reflection". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is contemplation?
contemplation is a Advanced-level word.
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Example: "She spent hours in quiet contemplation, gazing out at the ocean." — used to mean "deep thought, reflection".
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