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Definition of reflective adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

reflective

adjective
 
/rɪˈflektɪv/
 
/rɪˈflektɪv/
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  1. (formal) thinking deeply about things synonym thoughtful
    • a quiet and reflective man
    • There was a reflective, rather sad side to her character.
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs
    • be
    • become
    adverb
    • highly
    • truly
    • very
    See full entry
  2. reflective surfaces send back light or heat
    • reflective car number plates
    • On dark nights children should wear reflective clothing.
  3. reflective of something typical of a particular situation or thing; showing the state or nature of something
    • His abilities are not reflective of the team as a whole.
    • Everything you do or say is reflective of your personality.
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs
    • be
    • become
    adverb
    • highly
    • truly
    • very
    See full entry
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