reflective
adjectiveHow many syllables in reflective?
There are 3 syllables in the word reflective.How to pronounce reflective:
Definition of reflective:
- reflective (adjective):
- deeply or seriously thoughtful; .
- characterized by quiet thought or contemplation
- capable of reflecting light, images, or sound waves
Synonyms for reflective:
analytical
brooding
broody
cogitating
cogitative
contemplative
deliberative
introspective
logical
meditative
melancholy
musing
pensive
philosophic
philosophical
pondering
rational
reasoning
retrospective
ruminant
ruminative
serious
solemn
somber
thoughtful
Antonyms for reflective:
absent-minded
active
apathetic
casual
cheerful
disdainful
disregarding
glib
ignorant
impulsive
insubstantial
irreflective
narrow-minded
negligent
one-dimensional
practical
rejecting
scornful
shallow
simple
simplistic
skin-deep
spontaneous
superficial
thoughtless
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