REFLECTIVE Synonyms: 70 Similar and Opposite Words

reflective

adjective

ri-ˈflek-tiv

Definition of reflective

as in thoughtful

given to or marked by long, quiet thinking one of the twins was outgoing and talkative while the other was withdrawn and reflective

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as in indicative

indicating something this new policy is reflective of the company's desire to improve customer relations

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Recent Examples of reflective Meek Mill begins over a sparse, reflective piano progression before the production abruptly shifts and his delivery erupts with it. — Brittney Williams, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2026 Part of the problem is that every summer, water pounds down on sidewalks in the Treasure Valley, drops rippling on glassy reflective surfaces, all because of sprinkler jets overshooting the grass and landing on pavement. — Idaho Statesman, 23 Aug. 2026 The collector uses reflective elements to direct sunlight toward an absorber panel, where the energy is trapped and transferred to a medium such as air or water. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026 The first feels rooted in youth, summer, romance and memory; after the switch, the music becomes more reflective, solitary and unsettled. — Desjah Altvater, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reflective

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflective

Adjective

The angular build brings in thoughtful symmetry and lots of tabletop space to curate a varied display of coffee table books and knickknacks.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 26 Aug. 2026
Ranjit Bawa, chief technology and ventures officer at Deloitte, also recommends giving employees autonomy to make thoughtful decisions around when to use AI.

— Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of thoughtful

Adjective

Participating brands align around a common fiber specification and supply chain, then provide indicative volumes that can be combined to meet minimum order quantities at the fiber and yarn levels.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 28 Aug. 2026
There was no sign of the usual easy-going, affable nature that has been so indicative of Joe Root’s personality in his 14 years as an England cricketer.

— Paul Newman, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of indicative

Adjective

On the page, Hig’s first-person descriptions of his everyday adventures, and of the waning natural world around him, had an honest, melancholy soul to them.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
There’s a gravity, even a melancholy to her Mary Stone, which drew on Fabares’ ability to project a genuine inner life into the least promising scenarios.

— Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of melancholy

Adjective

The Sisters embody a unique culture of prayer, silence, solitude and community, living in a contemplative and cloistered order.

— Kelly Wilkinson, IndyStar, 27 Aug. 2026
After that feral beginning, the rest of the album is mostly contemplative, wistful, and understated, amid cascading guitars and various sounds that are at times acoustic or gently swirling.

— Steve Appleford, SPIN, 25 Aug. 2026