— reflectively , adv. — reflectiveness, reflectivity /ree'flek tiv"i tee/ , n.
/ri flek"tiv/ , adj.
1. that reflects; reflecting.
2. of or pertaining to reflection.
3. cast by reflection.
4. given to, marked by, or concerned with meditation or deliberation: a reflective person.
[ 1620-30; REFLECT + -IVE ]
Syn. 4. contemplative, thoughtful. See pensive .