Word
mirroring
Phoneticsmir·ror·ing
US/ˈmɪɹɝɪŋ/
UK/mˈɪɹəɹɪŋ/
Definition
v. to copy or reflect the behavior, feelings, or appearance of someone or something else. It often happens naturally when you spend a lot of time with another person.
v. reflecting or imitating the actions, speech patterns, or emotional states of another person. Often describes a subconscious social behavior used to build rapport or empathy.
Examples
“The baby is mirroring her mother's facial expressions.”
“In a successful job interview, the candidate might find themselves mirroring the interviewer's posture and tone of voice.”
“The architect designed the new glass tower to be mirroring the surrounding historical buildings, creating a visual bridge between the city's past and its future.”
Examples
simple
“The baby is mirroring her mother's facial expressions.”
contextual
“In a successful job interview, the candidate might find themselves mirroring the interviewer's posture and tone of voice.”
complex
“The architect designed the new glass tower to be mirroring the surrounding historical buildings, creating a visual bridge between the city's past and its future.”
Usage
Often used in the continuous form to describe an ongoing social or psychological process; takes a direct object.
Real-World Examples
“The military government, led by General Abdourahamane Tchiani, has since turned away from traditional Western allies and forged closer ties with Russia, mirroring military-led governments in neighbouring Mali and Burkina Faso.” “They might have made the comment because they are being bullied or teased by other children, or because they are mirroring the comments of an adult.” Domain
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