reflection

Meaning

Serious thought or consideration about something.

the image of something in a mirror or on any reflective surface; serious thought or consideration

the image of something in a mirror or water, or serious thought about something

Example Sentences

The reflection of the past filled his heart with sadness.

She saw her reflection in the water and started thinking deeply.

She saw her reflection in the glass window.

Example Expressions

a moment of reflection

Synonyms

contemplation, meditation, thought, consideration, mirror image, image, likeness

Entry 1

contemplation, meditation, thought, consideration

Entry 2

mirror image, contemplation, thought, consideration

Entry 3

image, likeness, contemplation, thought, consideration

Antonyms

distraction, thoughtlessness, reality, substance, impulsiveness, neglect, disregard

Entry 1

distraction, thoughtlessness

Entry 2

reality, substance, impulsiveness, thoughtlessness

Entry 3

reality, neglect, disregard

Collocations

mirror reflection, deep reflection, reflection on life, reflection in the mirror, reflection of light

Entry 2

mirror reflection, deep reflection, reflection on life

Entry 3

reflection in the mirror, reflection of light, reflection on life