pensive vs reflective

pensive and reflective both are adjectives.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
pensive	No	Yes	No	No
reflective	No	Yes	No	No

As adjectives, pensive and reflective are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of pensive include brooding, broody, contemplative, meditative, musing, pondering, ruminative.

pensive (adjective)	reflective (adjective)
showing pensive sadness	capable of physically reflecting light or sound
deeply or seriously thoughtful	devoted to matters of the mind
	deeply or seriously thoughtful