Synonyms of reflective

reflective

adjective

ri-ˈflek-tiv 

1

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one of the twins was outgoing and talkative while the other was withdrawn and reflective

Synonyms & Similar Words

• thoughtful
• melancholy
• contemplative
• philosophical
• somber
• pensive
• meditative
• ruminative
• ruminant
• solemn
• broody
• musing
• cogitative
• introspective
• logical
• serious
• retrospective
• rational
• earnest
• analytic
• preoccupied
• self-reflective
• deliberate
• sober
• purposeful
• sedate
• serious-minded
• severe
• abstracted
• grave
• weighty
• absentminded

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unreflective
• frivolous
• flippant
• goofy
• scatterbrained
• silly
• thoughtless
• flighty
• harebrained
• unthinking
• mindless
• brainless
• featherbrained
• light-headed

2

as in indicative

indicating something

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• indicative
• characteristic
• telltale
• denotative
• significant
• signifying
• symbolic
• allusive
• expressive
• denoting
• referring
• symptomatic
• demonstrative
• suggestive
• alluding
• exhibiting
• insinuating
• hinting
• connoting
• implying

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of reflective

The jacket and cargo garment also feature reflective taping for visibility in low light. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026

Even the dinner menu seemed reflective of the priorities of the meeting. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026

The Fight Club actor went old-school dapper in a black blazer, a matching vest, and black slacks all subtly embellished with a reflective floral design. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026

All parents struggle in some way to adjust to life as empty nesters, but Charlie leaves his mom and dad in a somber, reflective state that casts a heavy pall over an episode that drifts toward the turgid. — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026