1. to send back (light, heat etc).

think, cogitate, reflect, reason, speculate, deliberate mean to use one's powers of conception, judgment, or inference. think is general and may apply to any mental activity, but used alone often suggests …

REFLECTING definition: casting back light, heat, sound, etc., from a surface. See examples of reflecting used in a sentence.

Phrasal verb reflect on someone/something (Definition of reflecting from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

re•flect /rɪˈflɛkt/ v. Optics to turn or throw back (light, heat, sound, etc.) from a surface: [~ + object] The mirror reflected his image perfectly. [no object] This dull surface doesn't reflect. show:[~ + object] The …

Mar 12, 2026 · Adjective reflecting (comparative more reflecting, superlative most reflecting) That has been reflected (of light, sound etc.); undergoing reflection. [from 16th c.] That reflects. [from 16th c.] a …

to make somebody/something appear to be good, bad, etc. to other people. This incident reflects badly on everyone involved.

When light, heat, or other rays reflect off a surface or when a surface reflects them, they are sent back from the surface and do not pass through it. The sun reflected off the snow-covered mountains. …

reflecting definition: given to introspection or thoughtful consideration. Check meanings, examples, usage tips, pronunciation, domains, and related words. Discover expressions like "reflecting pool", …

Reflecting refers to the process of thinking deeply or carefully about something. It can also mean throwing back light, heat, or sound without absorbing it, often associated with mirrors or shiny surfaces.