English · Word Candidate

reflected

/ɹɪˈflɛktɪd/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Bent or sent back (especially of incident sound or light).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Cong hoặc gửi lại

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Adjective

reflected light or reflected heat

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Vicarious; derived from the work or success of somebody else.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Đạt được từ công việc hoặc thành công của người khác

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Adjective

The astronaut's brother basked in the reflected glory of the successful mission.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “reflected” mean?

Bent or sent back (especially of incident sound or light).

Is “reflected” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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