Mirrored: meaning, definitions and examples

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mirrored

 

[ หˆmษชr.ษ™rd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

appearance, reflection

Mirrored refers to a surface or object that reflects light, creating an image of whatever is placed before it. It can also describe something that is made to resemble another thing in a way that emphasizes similarity.

Synonyms

echoed, reflected, reproduced

Examples of usage

  • She admired her mirrored image in the glass.
  • The mirrored walls of the room made it feel larger.
  • He wore mirrored sunglasses at the beach.
Context #2 | Verb

to reflect, replicate

To mirror means to show a reflection of something. It can also imply reproducing or imitating some quality or characteristic.

Synonyms

copy, reflect, reproduce

Examples of usage

  • Her actions mirrored her intentions.
  • The film mirrored the struggles of everyday life.
  • The data mirrors the trends seen in previous years.

Translations

Translations of the word "mirrored" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น espelhado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเคฐเฅเคชเคฃเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gespiegelt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dipantulkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะทะตั€ะบะฐะปัŒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ odzwierciedlony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้กๅƒใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท miroitรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ reflejado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yansฤฑtฤฑlmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฑฐ์šธ์ฒ˜๋Ÿผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุฑูŽุงูˆูุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zrcadlovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zrkadlovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้•œๅƒ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zrcaljen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ speglun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะนะฝะฐะดะฐะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ แƒ™แƒ˜แƒกแƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ayna tษ™sirli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ reflejado

Etymology

The term 'mirrored' comes from the word 'mirror', which has its roots in Middle English 'mirour', borrowed from Old French 'mirour', which in turn derives from Latin 'mirare', meaning 'to look at' or 'to wonder'. The evolution of this word aligns with the development of the glass mirrors we know today, which became popular in Europe during the Renaissance. Initially, mirrors were made from polished metals or stones, but advancements in glass-making techniques in the 16th century allowed for the production of clearer, more effective mirrors that reflected images more accurately. These historical developments not only enabled practical uses but also influenced art and literature, where the concept of reflection has profound metaphorical implications. The use of 'mirrored' as an adjective became common in the 20th century, expanding beyond physical reflections to describe various forms of imitation and representation in culture and media.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,732, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.