reflecting
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reflecting
- /ɹɪˈflɛktɪŋ/
verb
- present participle and gerund of reflect
noun reflectings
- An instance of reflection (in any sense). 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.
adjective more reflecting · most reflecting
- That has been reflected (of light, sound etc.); undergoing reflection.
- That reflects. a reflecting pool
- Having a component that reflects light. a reflecting telescope
- Given to introspection; thoughtful, reflective.
- Insulting, disparaging. 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.
Thesaurus
Closest in meaning: reflective, mirroring, reflection, illuminating, marking, underscoring, highlighting, pointing, echoing, containing, integrating, reporting, embodying, representing, corresponding, showcasing
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noun instance of reflecting
| हिन्दी | परावर्ती parāvartī |
|---|---|
| Deutsch | Reflektieren |
| Română | reflectare, chibzuire |
Talk about this word "reflecting." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/reflecting. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. reflecting. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/reflecting "reflecting." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/reflecting.Cite this
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title = {reflecting},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
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