Synonym: contemplation, expression, manifestation, mirror image, musing, observation, reflectivity, reflexion, rumination, thoughtfulness. Similar words: election, selection, collection, section, infection, objection, connection, inspection. Meaning: [rɪ'flekʃn] n. 1. a calm lengthy intent consideration 2. the phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface 3. expression without words 4. the image of something as reflected by a mirror (or other reflective material) 5. a likeness in which left and right are reversed 6. (mathematics) a transformation in which the direction of one axis is reversed 7. a remark expressing careful consideration 8. the ability to reflect beams or rays.
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(31) I could see my reflection in the water.
(32) Your remarks are a reflection on me/my character.
(33) Shirley saw her reflection in the shop window.
(34) She decided, on reflection, to accept the offer.
(35) There is reflection of heat from the metal surface.
(36) Her reflection in the mirror looked distorted.
(37) A week off would give him time for reflection.
(38) Upon mature reflection, we find the accused guilty.
(39) Young people's behaviour is a direct reflection of adults'.
(40) He put silver foil around the fire to increase heat reflection.
(41) On mature reflection we have decided to decline their offer.
(42) In the reflection on the glass door he could see the class behind him.
(43) It's a sad reflection on life that it takes danger and suffering to bring people closer together.
(44) Inhibition in adulthood seems to be very clearly a reflection of a person's experiences as a child.
(45) I don't believe these exam results are a true reflection of your abilities.
(46) The party needs a period of sober reflection about what went wrong.
(47) On further reflection,(www.Sentencedict.com) I'm not so sure it's a good idea.
(48) His speech was an accurate reflection of the public mood.
(49) The library is unique and its break-up would be a sad reflection on the value we place on our heritage.
(50) Sean blew a puff of smoke at his reflection in the mirror.
(51) His low level of performance is no reflection on his general ability.
(52) The fact that soldiers are on the streets is a reflection of how terrified the government is.
(53) The article is an accurate reflection of events that day.
(54) A moment's reflection will show the stupidity of this argument.
(55) On reflection, he says, he very much regrets the comments.
(56) I couldn't bear to see my reflection in the mirror.
(57) Such studies do not give a true reflection of population needs.
(58) Low test scores are a sad reflection on our school system.
(59) This account is only a pale reflection of the true state of affairs.
(60) She decided on reflection to accept his offer after all.
More similar words: election, selection, collection, section, infection, objection, connection, inspection, protection, projection, introspection, in all directions, environmental protection, collective, action, fiction, auction, function, fraction, sanction, reaction, reduction, functional, distinction, prediction, attraction, conviction, and function, production, take action.