Meaning & use
reflective
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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