REFLECTING
/ɹɪˈflɛktɪŋ/
10 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun, adjective
Definition of REFLECTING
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."
An instance of reflection
That has been reflected (of light, sound etc.); undergoing reflection.
That reflects.
"a reflecting pool"
Having a component that reflects light.
"a reflecting telescope"
Examples of REFLECTING in a Sentence
- "A mirror reflects the light that shines on it."
- "The moonlight reflected from the surface of water."
- "The shop window reflected his image as he walked past."
- "a reflecting pool"
Word Details
Is REFLECTING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, REFLECTING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: REFLECTING uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for REFLECTING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | e | f | l | e | c | t | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 20 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in REFLECTING
100 words from the letters in REFLECTING
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How to Use REFLECTING in Word Games
REFLECTING is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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