Reflectively Meaning in English
word · lemma: reflective
ɹɪˈfɫɛktɪv
ri-FLEK-tiv-lee
ɹɪflˈɛktɪvli
ri-FLEK-tiv-lee
Definition
If you do something reflectively, you do it while thinking deeply about it, often considering past experiences or your own feelings.
Usage & Nuances
'Reflectively' is formal and describes an action done thoughtfully or while pondering. Often used with verbs like 'look', 'speak', or 'pause'. It shows deep consideration—don't confuse it with 'reflexively' (automatically).
Spanish: de forma reflexiva - pensativamentePortuguese (BR): de forma reflexiva - pensativamentePortuguese (PT): de forma reflexiva - pensativamenteChinese (Simplified): 若有所思地 - 沉思地Chinese (Traditional): 若有所思地 - 沉思地Hindi: चिन्तनपूर्वक - विचारपूर्ण ढंग सेArabic: بتأمل - بتفكرBengali: ভাবনা-চিন্তায় ডুবে - গভীর চিন্তায়Russian: задумчиво - вдумчивоJapanese: 思索的に - 反省してVietnamese: một cách trầm ngâm - một cách suy ngẫmKorean: 사색적으로 - 생각에 잠겨Turkish: düşünceli bir şekilde - derin düşüncelere dalarakUrdu: غور و فکر سے - سوچ میں ڈوب کرIndonesian: dengan reflektif - dengan penuh renungan
Example Sentences
He stared reflectively out the window.
basic
She answered the question reflectively.
basic
He paused reflectively before speaking.
basic
She looked at the old photograph reflectively, remembering her childhood.
natural
After hearing the news, he sat reflectively for a long time.
natural
She often speaks reflectively about life’s meaning.
natural