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