n. (R. C. Ch.) A religious or either sex devoted to prayer and meditation, rather than to active works of charity. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ F. contemplatif, L. contemplativus. ]
Fixed and contemplative their looks. Denham. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. With contemplation; in a contemplative manner. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The state of being contemplative; thoughtfulness. [ 1913 Webster ]