| noun | the phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface |
| noun | expression without words “tears are an expression of grief” |
| noun | a remark expressing careful consideration |
| noun | a calm, lengthy, intent consideration |
| noun | the ability to reflect beams or rays |
| noun | a likeness in which left and right are reversed |
| noun | the image of something as reflected by a mirror (or other reflective material) “he studied his reflection in the mirror” |
| manifest | verb | provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes |
| observe | verb | follow with the eyes or the mind |
| contemplate | verb | look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought |
| ruminate | verb | reflect deeply on a subject |
| muse | verb | reflect deeply on a subject |
| thoughtful | adjective | exhibiting or characterized by careful thought |
| reflective | adjective | capable of physically reflecting light or sound |