Reflecting
/ɹɪˈflɛktɪŋ/
verb
- To bend back (light, etc.) from a surface.
"A mirror reflects the light that shines on it."
- To be bent back (light, etc.) from a surface.
"The moonlight reflected from the surface of water."
- To mirror, or show the image of something.
"The shop window reflected his image as he walked past."
- To be mirrored.
"His image reflected from the shop window as he walked past."
- To agree with; to closely follow.
"Entries in English dictionaries aim to reflect common usage."
noun
- An instance of reflection
adjective
- That has been reflected (of light, sound etc.); undergoing reflection.
- That reflects.
"a reflecting pool"
- Having a component that reflects light.
"a reflecting telescope"
- Given to introspection; thoughtful, reflective.
- Insulting, disparaging.
No exact anagrams found for "reflecting". This word has a unique letter combination.
Total: 16 Scrabble points
Word Validity & Sources
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Reflecting"
Reflecting is a 10-letter word that scores 16 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Reflecting" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "reflecting" is a high-scoring word.