a. [ Cf. F. réflectif. Cf. Reflexive. ] 1. Throwing back images; as, a reflective mirror. [ 1913 Webster ]
In the reflective stream the sighing bride, viewing her charms. Prior. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Capable of exercising thought or judgment; as, reflective reason. Prior. [ 1913 Webster ]
His perceptive and reflective faculties . . . thus acquired a precocious and extraordinary development. Motley. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. Addicted to introspective or meditative habits; as, a reflective person. [ 1913 Webster ]
4. (Gram.) Reflexive; reciprocal. [ 1913 Webster ]
-- Re*flect"ive*ly, adv. -- Re*flect"ive*ness, n. “Reflectiveness of manner.” J. C. Shairp. [ 1913 Webster ]