mirror

/ˈmɪrər/

Definitions

1. noun

a smooth surface, usually of glass, reflecting an image

“She adjusted the mirror to get a better view of herself.”

2. noun

a device consisting of a smooth surface, usually of glass, used for reflecting an image

“The antique mirror on the wall was a valuable family heirloom.”

3. verb

to reflect or represent something as if in a mirror

“The artist’s painting seemed to mirror the beauty of the landscape.”

4. verb

to copy or imitate something

“The company’s new policy seems to mirror the one adopted by their competitors.”

5. verb

to show or represent a particular quality or feeling

“The play mirrored the social issues of the time.”

Synonyms

  • copy
  • glass
  • reflective surface
  • reflector
  • representation

Antonyms

  • distortion
  • inaccurate representation