reflected
v. · adj.-
1 sent back light or an image (v.) B1 Intermediatesent back light, heat, or sound from a surface; also, showed an image in a mirror or water.
past tense of reflect; to throw back light, heat, or sound without absorbing it, or to produce an image on a polished surface.
ExampleThe sunlight reflected off the windows of the tall building and blinded the drivers.
ExampleThe calm surface of the lake perfectly reflected the snow-capped peaks, creating a symmetrical landscape that appeared almost artificial in its clarity.
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2 thought deeply (v.) B2 Upper Intermediatethought carefully or deeply about something that happened in the past.
past tense of reflect; to consider a matter carefully or to meditate on past events.
ExampleAfter the meeting, she reflected on what her boss had said about her performance.
ExampleIn his later years, the statesman reflected on the difficult compromises he had made during the peace negotiations.
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3 bounced back (adj.) B2 Upper Intermediate Technical Sciencedescribes light, sound, or heat that has bounced off a surface.
describing energy, particularly electromagnetic or acoustic, that has been redirected from a surface rather than absorbed or transmitted.
ExampleThe room was bright because of the reflected light from the white walls.
ExampleThe sensor measures the intensity of reflected infrared radiation to determine the distance between the vehicle and the obstacle.
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4 vicarious or indirect (adj.) C1 Advanced Formaldescribes a feeling or success that you get from someone else's hard work.
derived from another person or source; describing a quality or status enjoyed indirectly through association.
ExampleThe parents felt a sense of reflected glory when their daughter won the prize.
ExampleHe seemed to bask in the reflected prestige of his ancestors, despite having achieved very little of note himself.