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given to or marked by long, quiet thinking one of the twins was outgoing and talkative while the other was withdrawn and reflective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 Earthy tones are reflective of the natural materials around you, and a generous balcony makes for the perfect spot to stretch out with some morning yoga or curl up with a good book on a lounger. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026 Each screen has fingerprint-resistant and anti-reflective coatings, and both support the Apple Pencil (USB-C)—a first for any iPhone. — Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026 José Antonio Bañuelos-Díaz, 42, a Mexican national and West Adams resident, appeared in court wearing a reflective vest with the name of a landscaping company, blue jeans and boots with the American flag on them. — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026 Ganzorigt shaped Bieber's nails into her preferred medium-length almond, then applied a few coats of the onyx hue for tons of depth and reflective, almost latex-like shine. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reflective

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflective

Adjective

Amenities and experiences Dublin’s literary heritage, inspired by the likes of Oscar Wilde, seeps through the walls of The Wilder Townhouse and is reflected in thoughtful details throughout the entire experience.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026
Eddie Pepperell, among the most thoughtful players, missed the cut last week in South Korea and wound up one spot out of a full European tour card for 2027.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of thoughtful

Adjective

The worker is indicative of a growing trend of people who are employed yet unable to feed their families in this tough economic environment.

— Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
And their yearlong success is indicative of why baseball is bigger than its big-name franchises.

— Ken Makin, Christian Science Monitor, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of indicative

Adjective

Madeleine is beautiful and melancholy, spending hours driving around San Francisco and contemplating a painting that seems to haunt her.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026
Gentling the Horse’s absurdist humor and breakneck tempos signify a sharp break from 2023’s melancholy The Art of Forgetting.

— Zach Schonfeld, Pitchfork, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of melancholy

Adjective

The contemplative family pilgrimage drama marks the fiction-feature debut of a longtime collaborator of Apichatpong Weerasethakul.

— Emiliano de Pablos, Variety, 1 Nov. 2026
Hans Op de Beeck’s first dalliance with a luxury house feels a lot like his art — hushed, contemplative, and slightly under the radar.

— Miles Socha, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026