1 : capable of reflecting light, images, or sound waves. 2 : marked by reflection : thoughtful, deliberative. 3 : of, relating to, or caused by reflection reflective glare.

What does reflective mean in a sentence?

(rɪflɛktɪv ) adjective. If you are reflective, you are thinking deeply about something. [written] I walked on in a reflective mood to the car, thinking about the poor honeymooners.

What is an example of a reflection?

Reflection is the change in direction of a wavefront at an interface between two different media so that the wavefront returns into the medium from which it originated. Common examples include the reflection of light, sound and water waves. ... Mirrors exhibit specular reflection.