reflective
Pronunciation: [rɪˈflɛk.tɪv]
Word
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.
Example
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?
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