Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mirror-image

noun
/ˈmɪr.ər ˈɪmɪdʒ/
Definition
A mirror image is the reflection of an object in a mirror, where the left and right sides are reversed, creating a symmetrical view.
Examples
  • The lake served as a perfect mirror image of the mountain landscape.
  • Her twin is like a mirror image of her, both having the same features.
Meaning
It often refers to something that closely resembles or corresponds to something else, typically in terms of appearance or behavior, but is inverted in some way.
Synonyms
  • reflection
  • duplicate
  • counterpart
  • facsimile