adj
reflective
rih-FLEHK-tihv
adj
1
Able to bounce back light; shiny in a way that reflects.
"Cyclists wear reflective vests to be seen at night."
2
Thoughtful; inclined to think deeply, especially about the past.
"She was in a reflective mood after the funeral."
How to Use Reflective
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither "shiny and light-bouncing" or "deep in thought."
Common pairings
reflective vest
reflective mood
reflective surface
Word Forms
more reflective comparative, reflectives plural, most reflective superlative
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Etymology
From reflect plus the adjective-forming suffix -ive.