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- Dictionaryreflective/rɪˈflɛktɪv/
adjective
- 1. providing a reflection; capable of reflecting light or other radiation: "reflective glass"
- 2. relating to or characterized by deep thought; thoughtful: "a quiet, reflective, astute man"
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REFLECTIVE definition: 1. A reflective surface sends back most of the light that shines on it and can therefore be seen…. Learn more.
capable of reflecting light, images, or sound waves; marked by reflection : thoughtful, deliberative; of, relating to, or caused by reflection… See the full definition
Reflective is an adjective that can describe a person who thinks things through, or a surface that reflects light or sound, like the reflective lettering on a stop sign.
REFLECTIVE meaning: 1. A reflective surface sends back most of the light that shines on it and can therefore be seen…. Learn more.
A reflective surface or material sends back light or heat. [formal] ...a garden of flowing streams, water basins, waterfalls, and a reflective pool. Avoid pans with a shiny, reflective base as the heat will be reflected back. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.
given to, marked by, or concerned with meditation or deliberation: a reflective person. Synonyms: thoughtful, contemplative. reflective. / rɪˈflɛktɪv / adjective. characterized by quiet thought or contemplation. capable of reflecting. a reflective surface. produced by reflection.
Definition of reflective adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
REFLECTIVE definition: 1. thinking carefully and quietly: 2. A reflective surface is one that you can see easily when a…. Learn more.
reflective. If you are reflective, you are thinking deeply about something. I walked on in a reflective mood to the car, thinking about the poor honeymooners. If something is reflective of a particular situation or attitude, it is typical of that situation or attitude, or is a consequence of it.
1. a. Of, relating to, produced by, or resulting from reflection. b. Capable of or producing reflection: a reflective surface. 2. Characterized by or given to serious thinking or contemplation; thoughtful. See Synonyms at pensive. re·flec′tive·ly adv. re·flec′tive·ness n. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
