adj

reflecting

rih-FLEHK-tihng

adj

Capable of bouncing back light or sound.

"A reflecting surface like a mirror or still water."

Thoughtful; given to careful consideration.

"She sat in a reflecting mood, staring out the window."

How to Use Reflecting

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBouncing back light or sound, or (for a mood) thoughtfully considering something.

Common pairings

reflecting pool reflecting surface

more reflecting comparative, reflectings plural, most reflecting superlative

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A _____ surface like a mirror or still water.

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