Reflecting
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɹɪˈflɛktɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Reflecting is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of reflect.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of reflect.
More Meanings
- An instance of reflection (in any sense).
- That has been reflected (of light, sound etc.); undergoing reflection.
- That reflects.
- Having a component that reflects light.
- Given to introspection; thoughtful, reflective.
- (obsolete) Insulting, disparaging.
Example Sentences
a reflecting pool
a reflecting telescope
I know what you mean, little reflecting fool, by saying, it is much in my power […] to give you that peace which you can give yourself whenever you please.
The Hall of Spiders yawned and shrank, the threads deceiving the eye, the distances, shifting, surging forward or crumbling away, to the illusory reflectings of the moon.
Word Forms
- reflectings
Synonyms for reflecting
Depending on context, synonyms include reflective.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include reflective, mirroring, reflection, illuminating, marking, underscoring.
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