REFLECTIVE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for REFLECTIVE?

Need another word that means the same as “reflective”? Find 12 synonyms and 30 related words for “reflective” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Reflective” are: brooding, broody, contemplative, meditative, musing, pensive, pondering, ruminative, regretful, nostalgic, yearning, longing

Reflective as an Adjective

Definitions of "Reflective" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “reflective” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Devoted to matters of the mind.
• Deeply or seriously thoughtful.
• Deeply or seriously thoughtful.
• Produced by reflection.
• Capable of physically reflecting light or sound.
• Providing a reflection; capable of reflecting light or other radiation.
• Relating to or characterized by deep thought; thoughtful.

Synonyms of "Reflective" as an adjective (12 Words)

brooding	Appearing darkly menacing. He stared with brooding eyes.
broody	(of a person) having a strong desire to have a baby. His broody concern for the future.
contemplative	Deeply or seriously thoughtful. Contemplative knowledge of God.
longing	Having or showing a yearning desire. Her longing eyes.
meditative	Deeply or seriously thoughtful. Meditative techniques.
musing	Deeply or seriously thoughtful. The sad musing gaze.
nostalgic	Feeling, evoking, or characterized by nostalgia. A nostalgic account of an idyllic childhood.
pensive	Showing pensive sadness. A pensive mood.
pondering	Deeply or seriously thoughtful.
regretful	Feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone. He sounded regretful but pointed out that he had committed himself.
ruminative	Deeply or seriously thoughtful. A deeply ruminative mysterious lament.
yearning	Involving or expressing yearning. A yearning hope.

Usage Examples of "Reflective" as an adjective

• A quiet, reflective, astute man.
• Reflective clothing.
• The reflective type.
• Reflective glass.
• A reflective surface.
• A colourful reflective glow.

Associations of "Reflective" (30 Words)

bethink	Cause oneself to consider something. He bethought himself of the verse from the Book of Proverbs.
brood	A large family of children. She had brooded over the subject a thousand times.
careful	Anxious to protect (something) from harm or loss; solicitous. Careful about one s behavior.
cogitate	Think deeply about something; meditate or reflect. He stroked his beard and retired to cogitate.
consider	Show consideration for take into account. The old man considered his granddaughter thoughtfully.
considerate	Showing careful thought. Be considerate over your handwriting.
contemplate	Look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought. Contemplate one s navel.
contemplative	A person devoted to the contemplative life. Contemplative knowledge of God.
deliberate	Fully considered; not impulsive. A conscientious and deliberate worker.
gentle	Make or become gentle. A gentle embankment.
glistening	Reflecting light. Glistening bodies of swimmers.
glossy	A magazine printed on glossy paper containing many colour photographs and typically devoted to fashion beauty celebrities etc. A glossy TV miniseries.
iridescence	The visual property of something having a milky brightness and a play of colors from the surface.
lustrous	Having lustre; shining. Set a lustrous example for others to follow.
meditate	Think deeply about (something. They had suffered severely and they began to meditate retreat.
meditative	Deeply or seriously thoughtful. Meditative techniques.
mull	A term used in Scottish names of promontories. Mulled cider.
muse	In ancient Greek mythology any of 9 daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne; protector of an art or science. Yeats muse Maud Gonne.
opalescence	The visual property of something having a milky brightness and a play of colors from the surface.
pensive	Showing pensive sadness. A pensive mood.
polished	To trim and smooth. He was polished and charming.
ponder	Reflect deeply on a subject. I pondered the question of what clothes to wear for the occasion.
premeditation	(law) thought and intention to commit a crime well in advance of the crime; goes to show criminal intent. The defendant said there was no planning or premeditation.
preoccupied	Deeply absorbed in thought. She seemed a bit preoccupied.
reflect	Be bright by reflecting or casting light. Schools should reflect cultural differences.
ruminate	Think deeply about something. Cows ruminate.
shiny	Having a shiny surface or coating. Saw the moon like a shiny dime on a deep blue velvet carpet.
sleek	Having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light. A sleek black cat.
thoughtful	Taking heed giving close and thoughtful attention. He was attentive and thoughtful.
wistful	Having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing. A wistful smile.