The phrase "contemplative mood" means being deep in thought or reflection, usually in a calm and thoughtful state of mind.
Sentences with «contemplative mood»
His experiences in the wake of the Great East Japan Earthquake of 2011 and the death of his father have been cited as influences on his gradual shift toward a more contemplative mood in his work. (artnews.com)
Fly Paper's dynamic yet contemplative mood also builds on Joseph's sense that layers of lived experience — and stories — are sedimented in the places that have played host to the aspirations and daily lives of countless individuals. (newmuseum.org)
After this, a more contemplative mood prevails. (nytimes.com)