adj. 1. a. Of, relating to, produced by, or resulting from reflection. b. Capable of or producing reflection: a reflective surface. 2. Characterized by or given to serious thinking or contemplation; thoughtful. See Synonyms at pensive. re·flective·ly adv. re·flective·ness n. |
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