Reflectively: meaning, definitions and examples

🤔
Add to dictionary

reflectively

 

[ rɪˈflɛktɪvli ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,103, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.