reflective adj

reflective adj
After he bought a mirror he became very reflective.

English expressions. 2014.

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  • reflective — adj. 1 (of a surface etc.) giving a reflection or image. 2 (of mental faculties) concerned in reflection or thought. 3 (of a person or mood etc.) thoughtful; given to meditation. Derivatives: reflectively adv. reflectiveness n …   Useful english dictionary

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  • reflective — reflectively, adv. reflectiveness, reflectivity /ree flek tiv i tee/, n. /ri flek tiv/, adj. 1. that reflects; reflecting. 2. of or pertaining to reflection. 3. cast by reflection. 4. given to, marked by, or concerned with meditation or… …   Universalium

  • reflective — re·flec·tive ri flek tiv adj 1) capable of reflecting light, images, or sound waves 2) of, relating to, or caused by reflection <reflective glare of the snow> …   Medical dictionary

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