English Reference
Adjective

mirrored

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈmɪɹɝd/ UK /mˈɪɹəd/ mir·rored

adj.having a surface that reflects light like a mirror, or looking exactly like something else.

adj.having a reflective surface; alternatively, exhibiting a symmetrical or identical correspondence to another entity. Often used to describe architectural glass or parallel data structures.


SIMPLE

The mirrored walls make the small room look much larger.

CONTEXTUAL

The skyscraper's mirrored exterior reflects the clouds, making the massive building blend into the skyline.

COMPLEX

The novelist uses a mirrored narrative structure, where the events of the final chapter precisely echo the themes introduced in the opening pages to create a sense of inevitability.

Usage

Often used attributively before a noun or predicatively after a linking verb like 'is' or 'looks'.

In 1993 she created a mirrored room filled with small pumpkin sculptures for the Venice Biennale’s Japanese pavilion and won plaudits for the work.

The Guardian· 27 Aug 2026
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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
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