Meaning & use
reflecting
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Throwing back light, heat, sound, or an image from a surface; or thinking deeply about something.
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The lake was reflecting the colors of the sunset perfectly.
She sat quietly, reflecting on the events of the past year.
A note on using this word
Its two main senses, physical reflection of light and mental contemplation, both derive from the Latin 'reflectere,' meaning 'to bend back.'
Words with a similar meaning
mirroringpondering
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Another way to use it
2. verb
Thinking carefully and deeply about something.
He spent the evening reflecting on his career choices.
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