re·flec·tive 
/rɪˈflɛktɪv/ adjective
/rɪˈflɛktɪv/ adjective 1 a [more reflective; most reflective] : causing light, sound, or heat to move away : reflecting light, sound, or heat
▪ The material is highly reflective. [=it easily reflects light] ▪ reflective surfaces
b : relating to or caused by light that reflects off a surface
▪ the reflective glare of the shiny metal 2 [more reflective; most reflective] : thinking carefully about something : thoughtful
▪ She was in a very reflective mood. 3 — used to say that one thing shows what something else is like — + of ▪ The school is reflective of society: the same problems that exist in society exist at the school.
▪ The material is highly reflective. [=it easily reflects light] ▪ reflective surfaces
b : relating to or caused by light that reflects off a surface
▪ the reflective glare of the shiny metal
▪ She was in a very reflective mood.
— re·flec·tive·ly adverb
▪ He spoke softly and reflectively about his experiences.
▪ He spoke softly and reflectively about his experiences.
