reflective

[rɪˈflektɪv]

reflective Definition

• 1. relating to or produced by reflection
• 2. thinking carefully and quietly, especially about something that has happened

Using reflective: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "reflective" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The reflective surface of the mirror made her look taller.

• Example

  The water was so still and reflective that it looked like a mirror.

• Example

  She was in a reflective mood after the funeral.

• Example

  He wrote a reflective essay on his experiences in the war.

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  The artist used reflective materials to create an illusion of depth.

reflective Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for reflective

• thoughtful
• meditative
• contemplative
• introspective
• pensive

Antonyms for reflective

• unreflective
• thoughtless

Phrases with reflective

• reflective of

  showing or expressing the nature or character of something

  Example

  The painting is reflective of the artist's emotional state at the time.

• reflective thinking

  a process of thinking about and analyzing one's own thoughts and actions

  Example

  Reflective thinking can help you learn from your mistakes and make better decisions in the future.

• reflective surface

  a surface that reflects light without absorbing it

  Example

  The car's reflective surface made it easy to spot in the dark.

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Summary: reflective in Brief

The adjective 'reflective' [rɪˈflektɪv] can describe something that is produced by reflection, such as a reflective surface, or someone who is thinking carefully and quietly, especially about something that has happened. It can also be used to describe a type of thinking that involves analyzing one's own thoughts and actions. Synonyms include 'thoughtful,' 'meditative,' and 'contemplative.'