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Reflective vs Pensively - What's the difference?

reflective | pensively |

As an adjective reflective

is something which reflects, or redirects back to the source.

As an adverb pensively is

in a thoughtful or reflective manner.

reflective

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Something which reflects, or redirects back to the source.
    • Mirrors are reflective .
  • Thinking back on the past.
    • He always becomes reflective in preparation for the new year.
  • (computing, programming) Involving reflection.

    • Derived terms

    * unreflective

    Coordinate terms

    * refractive

    pensively

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a thoughtful or reflective manner.

    • Synonyms

    * thoughtfully, wistfully

    Related terms

    * pensive * pensiveness