Reflectively: meaning, definitions and examples
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reflectively
[ rɪˈflɛktɪvli ]
used in introspection
In a reflective manner, characterized by deep thought or contemplation.
Synonyms
contemplatively, meditatively, thoughtfully
Examples of usage
- She looked reflectively out the window.
- He answered reflectively after a moment of silence.
describing a person or their actions
Relating to or characterized by deep thought; thoughtful.
Synonyms
contemplative, meditative, thoughtful
Examples of usage
- His reflective nature made him a great philosopher.
- She made a reflective decision after careful consideration.
Translations
Translations of the word "reflectively" in other languages:
🇵🇹 reflexivamente
🇮🇳 प्रतिबिंबित रूप से
🇩🇪 reflektierend
🇮🇩 dengan reflektif
🇺🇦 рефлексивно
🇵🇱 refleksyjnie
🇯🇵 反射的に
🇫🇷 réflexivement
🇪🇸 reflexivamente
🇹🇷 düşünceli bir şekilde
🇰🇷 반사적으로
🇸🇦 بشكل انعكاسي
🇨🇿 reflexivně
🇸🇰 reflexívne
🇨🇳 反射性地
🇸🇮 refleksivno
🇮🇸 íhugandi
🇰🇿 рефлексивті түрде
🇬🇪 რეფლექსიურად
🇦🇿 reflektiv olaraq
🇲🇽 reflexivamente
Etymology
The word 'reflectively' is derived from the verb 'reflect', which comes from the Latin word 'reflectere', meaning 'to bend back'. The adverb 'reflectively' first appeared in the English language in the early 19th century, evolving from the concept of looking back or thinking deeply. The usage of 'reflectively' has since grown to describe actions or thoughts characterized by introspection and contemplation.
See also: reflect, reflectance, reflecting, reflection, reflective, reflectiveness, reflectivity, reflector.