in the moment
The phrase "in the moment" is often used to describe a state of full presence and engagement in the current experience, commonly associated with mindfulness practices.
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Definition
B2Behavior
(informal)Acting based on current feelings or circumstances rather than following pre-planned intentions.
Example
- He decided to take a spontaneous road trip, embracing life in the moment.
B2General
(informal)Experiencing and appreciating the present time without judgment or overthinking.
Example
- She laughed freely, living in the moment, without worrying about what would come next.
B2Mindfulness
(informal)Being fully engaged and focused on the present experience, free from distractions of past or future thoughts.
Example
- While meditating, she tried to stay in the moment, focusing only on her breath.
- He was so in the moment during the concert that he forgot about everything else.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "in the moment":
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