American English pronunciation
How to pronounce reflective
IPA transcription: [ɹɪf'lɛktɪv]
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Adjective
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capable of physically reflecting light or sound
“a reflective surface”
Adjective
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deeply or seriously thoughtful
“Byron lives on not only in his poetry, but also in his creation of the 'Byronic hero' - the persona of a brooding melancholy young man”
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devoted to matters of the mind
“the reflective type”
Usage examples
- An officer in a reflective vest stands at the front of his van with his dog
- A black man in a reflective vest standing in a dirt hole
- Adding reflective practice, allows for personal introspection of challenges and key learnings.
- Whatever the decision, he has moved toward reflective equilibrium.
- A cautious, easy-going, lactose abhorrent turtle who is reflective and prone to allergies.
- Three men drink at a reflective bar.
- Many colors, a varied music and reflective lyrics.
- The piece depicts a hand holding a reflective sphere.
- The paintings generally consist of reflective, clean, and inanimate city and geometric landscapes.
- The narrative of Julian presents his life story but is very self-reflective in parts.