American English pronunciation

How to pronounce reflective

IPA transcription: [ɹɪf'lɛktɪv]

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Adjective

  • capable of physically reflecting light or sound

    “a reflective surface”

Adjective

  • 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”

  • 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.