meditating

Definitions

Engaging in mental exercise, such as concentration on one's breathing or repetition of a mantra, to reach a heightened level of spiritual awareness.

Thinking deeply or focusing one's mind for a period of time, often for relaxation or as a method of meditation.

Examples

She spends twenty minutes every morning meditating in the quiet garden.

The monk was found meditating peacefully under the shade of the ancient tree.

I find that meditating before bed helps me clear my mind and sleep better.

Synonyms

contemplating pondering musing reflecting ruminating deliberating cogitating

Antonyms

ignoring neglecting disregarding acting rushing fidgeting distracting