contemplation

//ˌkɒn.təmˈpleɪ.ʃən//
C1Frequency Level 11Formal
Visual representation of contemplation

Noun

contemplationSingular
contemplationsPlural
1

The action of looking thoughtfully at something for a long time.

She sat in quiet contemplation of the painting for nearly an hour.

2

Deep reflective thought or meditation.

She sat in quiet contemplation, reflecting on the meaning of life.

3

The state of considering something as a possible course of action.

The company has several new projects under contemplation.