adj

reflected

rih-FLEHK-tihd

adj

Bounced back off a surface, as light or sound.

"The reflected sunlight lit up the whole cave."

Gained indirectly through association with someone else's success or fame.

"He basked in the reflected glory of his daughter's award."

How to Use Reflected

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBounced back (light/sound), or (for glory/pride) gained secondhand through someone else.

Common pairings

reflected light reflected glory

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The _____ sunlight lit up the whole cave.

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