1. the act of thinking deeply about something
2. the act of looking at something thoughtfully for a long time
3. a state of peaceful spiritual awareness or religious meditation
Usage: religious

Examples

• She sat in quiet contemplation of the problem.
• The beautiful sunset invited contemplation.
• After hours of contemplation, he made his decision.
• The monk spent his days in prayer and contemplation.
• Her contemplation of the painting revealed new details.
• The garden was designed as a place for peaceful contemplation.
• Deep contemplation helped him understand his feelings.