reflective

• Beschreibt jemanden oder etwas, das tiefes Nachdenken oder Überlegung zeigt, oder etwas, das Licht oder ein Bild zurückwirft.

Describes someone or something that shows deep thought or consideration, or that reflects light or an image.

1. Thoughtful or contemplativeB2formal

   Engaged in deep or serious thought; showing careful consideration.

   Nachdenklich

   • She was in a reflective mood after the lecture.
   • His reflective essay explored the meaning of happiness.
   • The quiet evening made him feel reflective.

   Synonymecogitativecontemplativedeliberativeintrospectivemeditativepensiveruminativethoughtful

   Antonymeinconsideratethoughtlessunreflective

2. Reflecting light or soundB1formal

   Capable of sending back light, heat, or sound from a surface.

   reflektierend

   • The reflective surface of the mirror showed his face clearly.
   • Reflective tape on the jacket makes cyclists visible at night.
   • The building's windows are made of reflective glass.

   Synonymemirroredmirrorlikereflectingspecular

   Antonymeabsorbentdullmattenonreflective

3. Intellectual or introspectiveC1formal

   Relating to or characterized by deep thought about intellectual or abstract matters.

   Nachdenklich

   • The philosopher's reflective writings are studied worldwide.
   • She spent a reflective hour pondering the meaning of life.
   • His reflective nature made him a great writer.

   Synonymecontemplativedeliberativeintrospectivemeditativemusingpensivephilosophicalruminativethoughtful

   Antonymeincuriousshallowsuperficialthoughtlessunreflectiveunthinking