reflective

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective deeply or seriously thoughtful
  2. adjective capable of physically reflecting light or sound
  3. adjective devoted to matters of the mind

Etymology

From reflect + -ive.

In classic literature

Synonyms

brooding, broody, contemplative, meditative, musing, pensive, pondering, ruminative

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