reflecting

present participle and gerund of reflectform-ofgerundparticiple

An instance of reflection (in any sense).

• The Hall of Spiders yawned and shrank, the threads deceiving the eye, the distances, shifting, surging forward or crumbling away, to the illusory reflectings of the moon.

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.obsolete

• I know what you mean, little reflecting fool, by saying, it is much in my power […] to give you that peace which you can give yourself whenever you please.