REFLECTED


Meaning of REFLECTED in English

adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from past participle of reflecten to reflect

1. : bent or sent back : mirrored ; specifically : derived through the reflection of waves or rays

reflected heat

reflected color

2. : coming indirectly or from a source other than oneself or itself : received from another

enjoying the reflected glory of his famous brother

3. : turned back upon itself

a sea shell with a reflected lip

• re·flect·ed·ly adverb

• re·flect·ed·ness noun -es

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