reflected
word · lemma: reflect
Definition
Shown as an image in a surface like a mirror, or expressed as a sign of something (for example, a feeling, thought, or quality).
Usage & Nuances
Used for both literal (mirrors, water, etc.) and figurative (feelings, attitudes, culture) meanings. Common in passive voice: 'was reflected'. Avoid confusing with 'reflex' (a physical response). Often used with 'in' or 'by' to show what surface or way.
Spanish: reflejado - reflejabaPortuguese (BR): refletido - refletiaPortuguese (PT): refletido - refletiaChinese (Simplified): 反射 - 反映Chinese (Traditional): 反射 - 反映Hindi: परावर्तित - झलकता हैArabic: منعكس - انعكسBengali: প্রতিফলিত - প্রতিফলন করাRussian: отражён - отражалсяJapanese: 映った - 反映されたVietnamese: phản chiếu - phản ánhKorean: 비쳐진 - 반영된Turkish: yansıtılmış - yansımışUrdu: عکاسی ہوا - جھلکتا تھاIndonesian: terpantul - tercermin
Example Sentences
Her face was reflected in the mirror.
basic
The changes were reflected in the final report.
natural
The mountain was reflected in the lake.
basic
His sadness was reflected in his eyes.
basic
Her laughter reflected her happiness.
natural
I could see the city lights reflected on the water.
natural