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单词 meditation
释义

meditation

noun

med·​i·​ta·​tion ˌme-də-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce meditation (audio)
1
: a discourse intended to express its author's reflections or to guide others in contemplation
2
: the act or process of meditating
the meditation out of which this novel has come Granville Hicks

Synonyms

  • contemplation
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Example Sentences

She spent the morning in meditation. Daily meditation helps clear his mind.
Recent Examples on the Web Soak up the sun (or the sounds of rain), call a friend, or do a soothing walking meditation and take in your surroundings without an agenda. Nikki Campo, SELF, 15 Sep. 2022 An early-morning meditation was canceled when an instructor didn’t show up — perhaps having taken the host’s exhortation too much to heart? Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2022 Genna suggests trying meditation among other things. Ysolt Usigan, Woman's Day, 13 Sep. 2022 In 2018, Beebe Skidmore Architects of Portland designed a standalone sauna and meditation room for the 7,405-square-foot property at 49760 Nescove Drive. oregonlive, 12 Sep. 2022 The event will begin at the center, 450 New London Turnpike, with a brief meditation and talk with Resident Teacher Gen Khedrub. Hartford Courant, 9 Sep. 2022 And so sleep and meditation are two huge parts of my reset. Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 8 Sep. 2022 The outdoor labyrinth is behind Unity Hall and welcomes people of all faiths to perform this walking meditation at their convenience. Shirley Macfarland, cleveland, 8 Sep. 2022 Techniques for doing so involve a combination of contemplative practices, loving-kindness meditation for oneself and others, and learning to not just receive another person’s pain but also give your joy and happiness to someone who’s suffering. Arthur C. Brooks, The Atlantic, 8 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

meditation

noun

med·​i·​ta·​tion ˌme-də-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce meditation (audio)
: the act or an instance of planning or thinking quietly

meditation

noun

as in contemplation
long or deep thinking about spiritual matters the busy executive devotes an hour a day to quiet meditation

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • contemplation
  • introspection
  • trance
  • deliberation
  • study
  • daydreaming
  • retrospection
  • rumination
  • woolgathering
  • reverie
  • muse
  • cogitation
  • musing
  • navel-gazing
  • pondering
  • brown study
  • reflection
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