reflective

• Qualifie une personne ou une chose qui manifeste une réflexion profonde ou une contemplation, ou qui renvoie la lumière ou une image.

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.

   réfléchi, pensif

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

   Synonymescogitativecontemplativedeliberativeintrospectivemeditativepensiveruminativethoughtful

   Antonymesinconsideratethoughtlessunreflective

2. Reflecting light or soundB1formal

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

   réfléchissant (lumière, son)

   • 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.

   Synonymesmirroredmirrorlikereflectingspecular

   Antonymesabsorbentdullmattenonreflective

3. Intellectual or introspectiveC1formal

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

   réfléchi (sens intellectuel)

   • 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.

   Synonymescontemplativedeliberativeintrospectivemeditativemusingpensivephilosophicalruminativethoughtful

   Antonymesincuriousshallowsuperficialthoughtlessunreflectiveunthinking