Reflective people tend to be a bit philosophical and intellectual. But almost everyone has reflective moods; gazing into a fireplace or a campfire seems to do it to almost everyone.

REFLECTIVE definition: 1. A reflective surface sends back most of the light that shines on it and can therefore be seen…. Learn more.

REFLECTIVE definition: that reflects; reflecting. See examples of reflective used in a sentence.

1. a. Of, relating to, produced by, or resulting from reflection. b. Capable of or producing reflection: a reflective surface. 2. Characterized by or given to serious thinking or contemplation; …

Definition of reflective adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

If something is reflective of a particular situation or attitude, it is typical of that situation or attitude, or is a consequence of it.

WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2025 re•flec•tive /rɪˈflɛktɪv/ adj. thinking or tending to think about something in a careful way: He fell into a …

reflective, adj. & n. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

Characterized by deep thought, contemplation, or introspection. "The reflective essay prompted students to analyze their personal growth throughout the semester."

4 days ago · reflective (comparative more reflective, superlative most reflective) That reflects, or redirects back to the source.