reflecting /ɹɪˈflɛktɪŋ/adjective 5noun 1forms 3 adjective5 •That reflects. •Having a component that reflects light. •That has been reflected (of light, sound etc.); undergoing reflection. •Given to introspection; thoughtful, reflective. •(no longer used) Insulting, disparaging.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. — 1748 noun1 •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. — 1946 formsreflectings · more reflecting · most reflecting