1. relating to or involving mediation or the act of mediating between parties
Usage: formal
2. characterized by deep thought or contemplation
Usage: formal

Examples

• The counselor took a mediative approach to resolve the conflict between the students.
• Her mediative skills helped bring the two sides together.
• The judge’s mediative tone encouraged both parties to compromise.
• He spent the afternoon in a mediative state, pondering the decision.
• The mediative process required patience from all involved.
• She adopted a mediative stance during the heated discussion.