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reflective

Pronunciation: [rɪˈflɛk.tɪv]

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Learn how to use reflective in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “thoughtfulness”

(adjective) when someone thinks deeply about something or feels thoughtful. It’s like when you sit quietly and think about your day or your feelings. It means you are considering or remembering things carefully.

Example

After reading the book, she became very reflective about her own life choices.

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He was not reflective at all and quickly dismissed his mistakes.

Example

Have you ever had a reflective moment after a big event?

Context: “properties”

(adjective) describing a surface that can bounce back light, heat, or sound. This is like a shiny mirror that makes you see your own face because it reflects light.

Example

The reflective surface of the lake made it look like a piece of glass.

Example

The rough wall was not reflective and absorbed all the sound.

Example

What makes a surface reflective?

How to pronounce reflective

Pronunciation: [rɪˈflɛk.tɪv]

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