reflective

adjective
UK: /rɪˈflektɪv/
US: /rɪˈflektɪv/

  1. Casting back an image; mirroring.

    1. The lake was very reflective, showing the trees.
    2. The still water created a beautifully reflective surface, mirroring the sky above.

  2. Relating to or characterized by deep thought; thoughtful.

    1. He was in a reflective mood after the trip.
    2. After years of work, she took a reflective pause to think about the future.

  3. An adjective used to describe material that reflects light well.

    1. Wear reflective clothing when walking at night.
    2. The road signs are made with highly reflective material to improve visibility.

Synonyms

thoughtful contemplative pensive meditative

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "reflective" in English means: Casting back an image; mirroring., Relating to or characterized by deep thought; thoughtful., An adjective used to describe material that reflects light well..

The phonetic transcription of "reflective" is /rɪˈflektɪv/ in British English and /rɪˈflektɪv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "reflective": thoughtful, contemplative, pensive, meditative.

Example usage of "reflective": "The lake was very reflective, showing the trees.". More examples on the page.