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

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

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; …

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

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

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 …

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

Reflective definition: Characterized by or given to serious thinking or contemplation; thoughtful.

Synonyms for REFLECTIVE: thoughtful, melancholy, contemplative, philosophical, somber, pensive, meditative, ruminative; Antonyms of REFLECTIVE: unreflective, frivolous, flippant, …