Mirrored
'mɪrərd
Definitions
2 meaningsTo reflect an image or likeness; to be a copy or representation of something.
'mɪrərd
To reflect an image.
The lake mirrored the mountains.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're holding a mirror up to a friend. You're seeing their reflection, but that reflection is also *mirrored* in you, if you look at it from a different angle. The word 'mirrored' means something shows a copy of something else, like a twin.
👶 For kids: When something is mirrored, it's like looking in a mirror! It shows the same thing as another thing.
More Examples
Her actions mirrored her mother's.
The company's performance mirrored the economic trends.
How It's Used
"The artist mirrored the landscape in his painting."
"The lens mirrored the light onto the sensor."
Having a surface capable of reflecting images, like a mirror.
'mɪrərd
Having a surface that reflects light.
The mirrored surface of the lake shimmered in the sunlight.
💡 Simply: Imagine a shiny surface that you can see your reflection in, just like a regular mirror. 'Mirrored' means it's got that reflective quality! Think of a shiny, shiny wall.
👶 For kids: If something is mirrored, it's like a mirror! It can show your face.
More Examples
She wore mirrored sunglasses to protect her eyes.
The mirrored windows of the skyscraper created a stunning effect.
How It's Used
"The mirrored glass facade of the building reflects the city skyline."
"The room had mirrored walls to enhance the sense of space."
Idioms & expressions
a looking glass
A mirror
"She checked her makeup in the looking glass."
From Middle English *mirourde*, past participle of *mirouren* ("to mirror"), from Old French *mirer* ("to look at, reflect"), from Latin *mirari* ("to wonder at, admire"), from *mirus* ("wonderful, astonishing").
The use of 'mirrored' as an adjective gained prominence with the increasing use of glass and reflecting surfaces in architecture and design from the Renaissance onwards.
Memory tip
Think of a mirror reflecting your face – it *mirrors* your image.
Word Origin
"to wonder at"