reflecting
/rɪˈflɛktɪŋ/
adjective
- Sending back light, heat, or sound from a surface.
- The reflecting surface of the mirror was perfectly smooth.
- Reflecting materials are used on road signs to make them visible at night.
- The reflecting pool showed a perfect image of the building.
- Engaged in serious thought or consideration.
- His reflecting silence made everyone wonder what he was thinking.
- She sat in a reflecting mood, thinking about her future.
- After a long reflecting pause, he finally answered the question.
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verb
- Present participle of reflect.
- The calm water is reflecting the clouds above.
- He is reflecting on the events of the past year.
- The glass is reflecting the sunlight into my eyes.