reflected
/ɹɪˈflɛktɪd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Bent or sent back (especially of incident sound or light).
Adjective
Examples
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).
Sense 2
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
Examples
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).
Common questions
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.