1. the act or process of reflecting or copying something exactly
2. a psychological technique where one person copies another’s body language or speech patterns
Usage: psychology

1. reflecting or copying the actions, behavior, or characteristics of someone or something
Usage: present participle of mirror

Examples

• The child was mirroring her mother’s gestures during the conversation.
• The lake was mirroring the mountains perfectly on the calm morning.
• His behavior was mirroring that of his older brother.
• The therapist used mirroring to build rapport with her patient.
• The company’s success came from mirroring their competitor’s strategy.
• She noticed he was mirroring her posture during the meeting.
• The mirroring of emotions between twins is often remarkable.