reflective
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Britannica Dictionary definition of REFLECTIVE
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a
[more reflective; most reflective]
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causing light, sound, or heat to move away
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reflecting light, sound, or heat
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The material is highly reflective. [=it easily reflects light]
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reflective surfaces
b
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relating to or caused by light that reflects off a surface
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the reflective glare of the shiny metal
2
[more reflective; most reflective]
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thinking carefully about something
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thoughtful
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She was in a very reflective mood.
3
— used to say that one thing shows what something else is like
— + of
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The school is reflective of society: the same problems that exist in society exist at the school.
— reflectively
adverb-
He spoke softly and reflectively about his experiences.
