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reflective vs brooding

brooding vs reflective

reflective is not a noun while brooding is a noun.

reflective and brooding both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reflective No Yes No No
brooding Yes Yes No No
As adjectives, reflective and brooding are synonyms defined as:
  • reflective and brooding: deeply or seriously thoughtful
Other synonyms of reflective include broody, contemplative, meditative, musing, pensive, pondering, ruminative.
reflective (noun) brooding (noun)
persistent morbid meditation on a problem
sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body
reflective (adjective) brooding (adjective)
capable of physically reflecting light or sound deeply or seriously thoughtful
devoted to matters of the mind
deeply or seriously thoughtful
Difference between reflective and brooding

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