different between reflectively vs reflexively

English

reflective +? -ly

reflectively (comparative more reflectively, superlative most reflectively)

In a reflective manner; meditatively.
- 1912, Stratemeyer Syndicate, Baseball Joe on the School Nine, chapter 1:
  "I should say yes," agreed George. "And talk about speed!" he added. "Wow! One ball he threw soaked me in the ear. I can feel it yet!" and he rubbed the side of his head reflectively.

reflexive +? -ly

reflexively

In a reflexive manner.
By reflex, automatically, without conscious thought.
Reflexively he opened his mouth to breathe, forgetting he was underwater.

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