REFLECTIVE Synonyms: 70 Similar and Opposite Words

reflective

adjective

ri-ˈflek-tiv

Definition of reflective

as in thoughtful

given to or marked by long, quiet thinking one of the twins was outgoing and talkative while the other was withdrawn and reflective

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as in indicative

indicating something this new policy is reflective of the company's desire to improve customer relations

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Recent Examples of reflective The idea is to spray sea salt into the lower atmosphere, making nearby clouds more reflective. — Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 8 July 2026 Previous research has found these ultra-reflective clouds bounced more of the sun’s energy back into space and cooled the Pacific, contributing to a subsequent La Niña event, El Niño’s counterpart, which tends bring down global temperatures. — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 8 July 2026 In the glare of the intense summer sun, the Indian Pacific had a reflective, chromatic glow. — Justin Meneguzzi, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026 Her black reflective lace-up corset from Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello featured a sheer lace bust and was worn over a black silk miniskirt with lace detailing. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for reflective

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflective

Adjective

February 19 – March 20 A thoughtful agreement could make a connection feel sweeter and easier to trust.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026
Henrietta was a thoughtful, interesting person, and contributor to some of the most important early works of evolutionary science.

— Leah Hudson, Popular Science, 9 July 2026

Definition of thoughtful

Adjective

This display, which uses objects from the Historical’s collection to describe central tensions around an issue or event, is indicative of the key storytelling modality of the show.

— Cat Dawson, ARTnews.com, 3 July 2026
The stark change in what $250 can get you at Plex is indicative of the company’s financial goals.

— Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 2 July 2026

Definition of indicative

Adjective

At the Signers’ Hall exhibit in Philadelphia’s National Constitution Center, the Dickinson statue is placed apart in a corner, sculpted in a contemplative pose.

— Hillel Italie, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
At the Signers' Hall exhibit in Philadelphia's National Constitution Center, the Dickinson statue is placed apart in a corner, sculpted in a contemplative pose.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026