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Definition of reflecting - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
introspectiongiven to introspection or thoughtful consideration
- She had a reflecting nature, always pondering life's questions.
2.
physicsTECH. undergoing reflection of light or soundTECH.
- The reflecting surface made the room brighter.
Expressions with reflecting
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shallow pool reflecting surroundings, often decorative
The monument was surrounded by a reflecting pool.
able to bounce light back from its surface
The light-reflecting paint made the sign visible at night.
telescope using mirrors to gather and focus light
The observatory houses a large reflecting telescope.
Origin of reflecting
Latin, reflectere (to bend back)
Terms with reflecting included in their meaning
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light
emitting or reflecting much light
daily habits
way of living reflecting values and attitudes
reflective quality
reflecting light smoothly and brightly
lighting
mirrored sphere reflecting light in a room
light
shining with or reflecting a harshly bright or brilliant light
wet surface
reflecting light due to being wet
ballroom
decorative object reflecting light in patterns
tradition
reflecting traditional or old-fashioned country life
luminous
emitting or reflecting light
reality
reflecting actual conditions or experiences
cause reflection
cause someone to start considering or reflecting on something
bright
emitting or reflecting light
reflection
reflecting an image or likeness
safety object
object or material reflecting light to make people or things safer
figurative
something reflecting a historical period due to isolation
lifestyle
style of living reflecting attitudes of a group
remark
reflecting gender bias favoring men
appearance
reflecting or shining with a soft, flickering light
more reflective
reflecting more light
attention
attract attention by reflecting light
disco ball
ball covered with small mirrors reflecting light
values and aspirations
reflecting values and aspirations of the middle class
language
word reflecting gender identity preference
optics
capable of physically reflecting light or sound
Examples of reflecting in a sentence
A reflecting attitude can lead to personal growth. The reflecting glass created a dazzling effect in the sunlight. Reflecting panels were installed to improve the building's energy efficiency.
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- French:réfléchi, réfléchissant, ...
- German:nachdenklich, reflektierend, ...
- Italian:riflessivo, riflettente, ...
- Spanish:reflexivo, reflectante, ...
- Portuguese:reflexivo, espelhado, ...
- Chinese:反思的, 反射的, ...
- Japanese:内省的な, 反射する, ...
- Arabic:تَأَمُّلِيّ, عَاكِس, ...
- Hebrew:מְהוּרְהָר, מַחֲזִיר אוֹר, ...
- Russian:размышляющий, отражающий, ...
- Ukrainian:вдумливий, відбивний, ...
- Hindi:चिंतनशील, परावर्तक, ...
Definition of reflect - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
imagingtr. show an image of somethingtr.
- The lake reflects the mountains beautifully.
2.
ponderintr. think deeply about somethingintr.
- She reflected on her past decisions.
3.
physicstr. TECH. bend back light from a surfacetr. TECH.
- The mirror reflects the sunlight into the room.
4.
communicationtr. show or express a quality or attitudetr.
- His actions reflect his true character.
Expressions with reflect
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enhance the reputation of someone or something
Her volunteer work reflects well on her character.
cause others to have a poor opinion
His rude behavior will reflect badly on the entire team.
think deeply about something, often introspectively
She likes to reflect on her day before sleeping.
cause others to think well of someone or something
Her hard work will reflect credit on the whole team.
consider past events or experiences
He likes to reflect upon his childhood memories.
think deeply about your own thoughts and feelings
She likes to self-reflect after a busy week.
bounce away from a surface after hitting it especially for light or sound
Sunlight can reflect off water and hurt your eyes.
Origin of reflect
Latin, reflectere (to bend back)
Examples of reflect in a sentence
The glass reflects the sunlight into the room. He reflected on the meaning of life. They reflected on their childhood memories. The water surface reflects the moonlight beautifully. His glasses reflect the computer screen's glare. The painting reflects the artist's inner turmoil.
Her smile reflects her happiness.
View all translations of reflect
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- French:refléter, réfléchir, ...
- German:widerspiegeln, nachdenken, ...
- Italian:riflettere, meditare, ...
- Spanish:reflejar, reflexionar, ...
- Portuguese:refletir, ponderar, ...
- Chinese:映出, 思考, ...
- Japanese:映す, 反省する, ...
- Arabic:عَكَسَ, تَأَمَّلَ, ...
- Hebrew:לְשַׁקֵּף, לְהַרְהֵר, ...
- Russian:отражать, размышлять, ...
- Ukrainian:відображати, роздумувати, ...
- Hindi:प्रतिबिंबित करना, विचार करना, ...
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