/ rɪˈflektɪv; NAmE / adjective
1.
( formal ) thinking deeply about things
SYN thoughtful :
a quiet and reflective man
2.
reflective surfaces send back light or heat :
reflective car number plates
On dark nights children should wear reflective clothing.
3.
reflective of sth typical of a particular situation or thing; showing the state or nature of sth :
His abilities are not reflective of the team as a whole.
Everything you do or say is reflective of your personality.
► re·flect·ive·ly adverb :
She sipped her wine reflectively.