reflection Synonyms
Another word for reflection
• noun (Context 1)
An image of something seen in a mirror or on any shiny or transparent surface.
"She paused by the calm lake to admire the clear mirror image of the snow-capped mountains in the water."
• noun (Context 2)
Serious, careful thought or contemplation about a particular subject, or an idea or written remark resulting from such thought.
"After a moment of quiet contemplation, the committee decided to revise the proposal before submitting it."
• noun (Context 3)
The throwing back by a body or surface of light, heat, or sound without absorbing it.
"The white walls of the Mediterranean houses maximize the reverberation of sunlight to keep the interiors cool."
• noun (Context 4)
A thing that is a consequence of or clearly shows the nature, quality, or condition of something else; a manifestation or sign (sometimes implying discredit or blame).
"The high graduation rate is a direct indication of the dedication shown by the school's teachers and students."
Opposites of reflection
The opposite of reflection shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: