deliberative

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adjthoughtful

Word Origin & History

1550s, from Middle French délibératif or directly from Latin deliberativus "pertaining to deliberation," from past participle stem of deliberare (see deliberation). Related: Deliberatively; deliberativeness.

Example Sentences for deliberative

"That can hardly be permitted at this time," said the other in a deliberative manner.

After the first outburst, she was quiet—the quiet that is deliberative, threatening.

One day a deliberative council of Issati chiefs was held, to consult respecting various matters.

The governor is president, and has a deliberative and casting vote.

Deliberative oratory, which has its place ...

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adj thoughtful

calculated
contemplative
cogitative
contemplating
excogitative
meditating
meditative
planned
probing
purposeful
reasoning
reflective
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cogitative

adjective. thoughtful

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excogitative

adjective. thoughtful

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ruminative

adjective. thoughtful

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thinking

adjective. thoughtful

absorbed
cogitative
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engrossed
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pensive
philosophical
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ruminating
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thoughtful

adjective. contemplative, introspective

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