reflective vs pensive

reflective and pensive both are adjectives.

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

As adjectives, reflective and pensive are synonyms defined as:

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

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