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What is another word for Reflective? – 279 Reflective Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    contemplative thoughtful meditative introspective pensive brooding deliberate intentional mindful aware considerate analytical evaluative judgmental perceptive discerning insightful retrospective nostalgic melancholic mournful sentimental regretful remorseful penitent contrite repentant rueful self-aware self-examining self-reflective philosophical metaphysical abstract cerebral intellectual rational logical methodical systematic thorough meticulous scrupulous conscientious careful cautious prudent wise sage discerning astute shrewd perceptive intuitive sensitive emotional passionate fervent ardent zealous enthusiastic dedicated committed devoted engaged involved absorbed engrossed fascinated captivated enthralled

    Meaning of Reflective

    The primary meaning of "Reflective" is having a tendency to think carefully and thoroughly about something.

    Definitions

    • (Of a person or their attitude) thinking carefully and thoroughly about something
    • * (Of a surface) giving a clear image of something, like a mirror
    • * (Of a period of time) spent thinking carefully about something

    Etymology of Reflective

    The word "Reflective" originates from the Old French "reflectif" and Latin "reflectivus," which is derived from "reflectere," meaning to bend or turn back, and the suffix "-ive," indicating a tendency or quality.
    Historically, the word has been used to describe both the physical act of reflection, such as the reflection of light or sound, and the mental act of reflection, including thought, consideration, and introspection.

    Example Uses

    • The teacher encouraged her students to be reflective about their learning experiences.
    • * The reflective surface of the lake created a perfect mirror image of the surrounding mountains.
    • * She spent a reflective hour thinking about her past relationships.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    impulsive thoughtless careless reckless hasty rash impetuous spontaneous instinctive intuitive emotional irrational illogical unconsidered unthinking unreflective superficial frivolous careless indifferent apathetic uninvolved detached distant unengaged inattentive neglectful remiss lax lackadaisical cavalier offhand perfunctory cursory sketchy

    Related Nouns

    reflection thought contemplation introspection meditation consideration evaluation analysis judgment perception discernment insight retrospect nostalgia melancholy sentiment regret remorse penitence contrition repentance rue self-awareness consciousness philosophy metaphysics abstraction intellect rationality logic method system thoroughness meticulousness scrupulousness conscientiousness carefulness caution prudence wisdom sagacity discernment astuteness shrewdness perceptiveness intuitiveness sensitivity passion fervor ardor zeal enthusiasm dedication commitment devotion engagement involvement absorption fascination captivation enthrallment

    Related Verbs

    reflect think contemplate introspect meditate consider evaluate analyze judge perceive discern insight retrospect nostalgic melancholize sentimentalize regret remorse repent rue realize recognize acknowledge admit confess self-reflect examine investigate explore scrutinize study deliberate intentionalize mean purpose design plan scheme devise contrive invent create

    Related Adjectives

    thoughtful contemplative meditative introspective pensive brooding deliberate intentional mindful aware considerate analytical evaluative judgmental perceptive discerning insightful retrospective nostalgic melancholic mournful sentimental regretful remorseful penitent contrite repentant rueful self-aware self-examining philosophical metaphysical abstract cerebral intellectual rational logical methodical systematic thorough meticulous scrupulous conscientious careful cautious prudent wise sage discerning astute shrewd perceptive intuitive sensitive emotional passionate fervent ardent zealous enthusiastic dedicated committed devoted engaged involved absorbed engrossed fascinated captivated enthralled