An image seen in a mirror or shiny surface
“The queen admired her reflection in the mirror, believing she was the fairest of them all.”
The throwing back by a body or surface of light, heat, or sound without absorbing it
“In addition to their reflection of light, the pigments also have the ability to absorb certain wavelengths.”
Serious thought or consideration
“After some reflection, I realized that things weren't nearly as bad as they seemed.”
Something that is a consequence of, or arises from, something else
“Our increasing profits are a reflection of the improvements we have implemented in our products.”
Something bringing discredit to someone or something
“His attempt to perpetrate a hoax was a sad reflection on his character.”
An idea about something, especially one that is written down or expressed
“Adams' memoirs largely represent a reflection on humanity's propensity for adhering to personal biases.”
A critical consideration of one's thoughts and feelings
A later or subsequent thought, action, or expedient
The deliberate recall of past events
A sound or sounds caused by the reflection of sound waves from a surface back to the listener
A particular opinion or attitude expressed
A spoken word, statement, or vocal sound
(rare) A flash or gleam of light
The action of planning something (especially a crime) beforehand
Thinking or behaving that is oppositional to previous or established modes of thought and behavior
An impression given by someone or something
The quality or state of being bright or radiant
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