Meaning & use

reflective

adjective·Academic

Thinking deeply and carefully about something, or capable of reflecting light like a mirror.

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After the difficult year, she felt unusually reflective about her choices and priorities.

Cyclists are encouraged to wear reflective vests so drivers can see them at night.

A note on using this word

Reflective describes both a mental state of careful thought and a physical property of surfaces that bounce back light.

Words with a similar meaning

thoughtfulcontemplative

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