reflective

adjective

re·flec·tive ri-ˈflek-tiv

Synonyms of reflective next

: capable of reflecting light, images, or sound waves

: marked by reflection : thoughtful, deliberative

: of, relating to, or caused by reflection

reflective glare

: reflexive sense 3

: reflecting something : indicative

how fashion is reflective of society—

Glenda Bailey

reflectively adverb

reflectiveness noun

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Reflective people are people who reflect on things--that is, look back at things that have been done or said in order to think calmly and quietly about them. Most reflective people would agree with Socrates that (as he told the jury that would soon sentence him to death) "The unexamined life is not worth living". Reflective people tend to be a bit philosophical and intellectual. But almost everyone has reflective moods; gazing into a fireplace or a campfire seems to do it to almost everyone.

Example Sentences

the reflective glare of the shiny metal She was in a very reflective mood.

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