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given to or marked by long, quiet thinking one of the twins was outgoing and talkative while the other was withdrawn and reflective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 Cue a surge in brightness, thanks to its reflective clouds and its closeness. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 14 Aug. 2026 An analyst said the slip in household debt — along with gross domestic product growth under 2% and a softer jobs market — is reflective of a slowing economy. — Cory Smith, Baltimore Sun, 12 Aug. 2026 Indeed, the starry lineup is reflective of the festival’s long game. — Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2026 The use of mirrors and other reflective surfaces, along with the frames within frames, was key, and Bauman attributes the impact of the sequence to a close collaboration between departments. — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reflective

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflective

Adjective

Ask the direct question, write down the agreement, and leave room for a thoughtful answer.

— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026
Libra September 23 – October 22 A thoughtful message could reconnect you with the right people.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of thoughtful

Adjective

Why Willis did it, however, is very indicative of his overall growth into the franchise quarterback.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2026
Challenger disaster By 1986 the Apollo program had been replaced by the space shuttle, a name indicative of how almost-routine space travel had become.

— Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of indicative

Adjective

Blending dry Finnish humour with melancholy and unexpected warmth, ATLANTIS PASILA turns its distinctly local setting into an intimate portrait of a generation searching for connection.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026
Everything is infused with melancholy, the unfailing indicator of the fundamental rift between humans and their natural environment.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of melancholy

Adjective

The sound design — marked by silences, ambient natural sounds such as snowfall and birdsong, the unhurried rhythm of speech, and an original score built on tranquil orchestral elements — amplifies the film’s contemplative tone.

— Vanessa Rampton, STAT, 5 Aug. 2026
The Final Painting fittingly has a contemplative tone, with slow, spellbound songs that seem both off-the-cuff and profoundly lived in.

— Reed Jackson, SPIN, 31 July 2026