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reflecting

/ɹɪˈflɛktɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To bend back (light, etc.) from a surface.

Examples :

"A mirror reflects the light that shines on it."
physics science

Related Words

Illustration introspection

introspection noun

/ɪntɹəˈspɛkʃən/

A looking inward; specifically, the act or process of self-examination, or inspection of one's own thoughts and feelings; the cognition which the mind has of its own acts and states

"After failing the exam, Maria spent the evening in introspection, trying to understand why she hadn't studied harder. "

Illustration experiences

experiences noun

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪən.sɪz/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.ən.sɪz/

The effect upon the judgment or feelings produced by any event, whether witnessed or participated in; personal and direct impressions as contrasted with description or fancies; personal acquaintance; actual enjoyment or suffering.

"It was an experience he would not soon forget."

Illustration suggesting

suggesting verb

/səˈdʒɛstɪŋ/ /səˈdʒɛstɪn/

To imply but stop short of saying explicitly.

"Are you suggesting that I killed my wife?"

Illustration considering

considering verb

/kənˈsɪdəɹɪŋ/

To think about seriously.

"Consider that we’ve had three major events and the year has hardly begun."

Illustration undergoing

undergoing verb

/ˌʌndərˈɡoʊɪŋ/ /ˌʌndɚˈɡoʊɪŋ/

To go or move under or beneath.

"The subway train is undergoing a tunnel underneath the city. "

Illustration disparaging

disparaging verb

/dɪsˈpæɹɪdʒɪŋ(ɡ)/

To match unequally; to degrade or dishonor.

"Example Sentence: "The manager was disparaging the employee's efforts, constantly comparing them negatively to others' work and making them feel unworthy." "

Illustration thoughtful

thoughtful adjective

/ˈθɔːtfəl/ /ˈθɔtfəl/

Demonstrating thought or careful consideration.

"Most thoughtful people eventually solve the puzzle."

Illustration reflection

reflection noun

/ɹɪˈflɛkʃən/

The act of reflecting or the state of being reflected.

"The reflection in the window showed the changing colors of the sunset. "

Illustration reputation

reputation noun

/ˌɹɛpjʊˈteɪʃən/

What somebody is known for.

"My sister's reputation for being organized helped her excel in school. "

Illustration consequences

consequences noun

/ˈkɑnsɪkwɛnsɪz/

That which follows something on which it depends; that which is produced by a cause.

"If you don't study for the test, the consequences will be a bad grade. "

Illustration dictionaries

dictionaries noun

/ˈdɪkʃənˌɛriz/ /ˈdɪkʃəˌnɛriz/

A reference work with a list of words from one or more languages, normally ordered alphabetically, explaining each word's meaning, and sometimes containing information on its etymology, pronunciation, usage, translations, and other data.

"Students use dictionaries to understand the meaning of new words they learn in class. "

Illustration reflective

reflective adjective

/rɪˈflektɪv/ /riˈflektɪv/

That reflects, or redirects back to the source.

"Mirrors are reflective."