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The synonyms of “Reminiscent” are: evocative, redolent, remindful, resonant, similar to, comparable with, bearing comparison with, inviting comparison with
Reminiscent as an Adjective
Definitions of "Reminiscent" as an adjective
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “reminiscent” as an adjective can have the following definitions:
- Absorbed in or suggesting absorption in memories.
- Serving to bring to mind- Wilder Hobson.
- Tending to remind one of something.
- Suggesting something by resemblance.
- Serving to bring to mind.
Synonyms of "Reminiscent" as an adjective (8 Words)
bearing comparison with | Withstanding a weight or strain. |
comparable with | Conforming in every respect. |
evocative | Serving to bring to mind- Wilder Hobson. The building s cramped interiors are highly evocative of past centuries. |
inviting comparison with | Attractive and tempting. |
redolent | Having a strong pleasant odor. The hall was redolent of floor wax. |
remindful | Acting as a reminder. His humour is remindful of that of Max. |
resonant | (of a place) filled or resounding with (a sound. The resonant reds greens and browns typical of Ribera s palette. |
similar to | Expressing closely related meanings. |
Usage Examples of "Reminiscent" as an adjective
- Her expression was wistful and reminiscent.
- The sights were reminiscent of my childhood.
- Her robes were vaguely reminiscent of military dress.
Associations of "Reminiscent" (30 Words)
anecdote | A short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person. He told anecdotes about his job. |
aromatic | An aromatic compound. A massage with aromatic oils. |
aware | Having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception. Most people are aware of the dangers of sunbathing. |
boyhood | The state or time of being a boy. A boyhood friend. |
catchy | Likely to attract attention. A catchy question. |
conjure | Call (an image) to the mind. A special tune that conjures up a particular time and place. |
evocative | Serving to bring to mind. The building s cramped interiors are highly evocative of past centuries. |
evoke | Evoke or provoke to appear or occur. Akasha is evoked in India when a house is being built to ensure its completion. |
fragrant | Pleasant-smelling. She gathered the fragrant blooms. |
implore | Beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something. He implored her to change her mind. |
memoir | The proceedings of a learned society. In 1924 she published a short memoir of her husband. |
memory | An electronic memory device. A memory and the CPU form the central part of a computer to which peripherals are attached. |
mindful | Bearing in mind; attentive to. The judge said that he was not mindful to postpone the eviction again. |
nostalgic | A nostalgic person. A nostalgic account of an idyllic childhood. |
odoriferous | Morally offensive. Odoriferous spices. |
reawaken | (with reference to a feeling or state) emerge or cause to emerge again; awaken again. His departure reawakened deep divisions within the party. |
recall | An act or instance of officially recalling someone or something. People s understanding and subsequent recall of stories or events. |
recollect | Recall knowledge from memory have a recollection. He could not quite recollect the reason. |
recollection | Something recalled to the mind. To the best of my recollection no one ever had a bad word to say about him. |
redolent | Fragrant or sweet-smelling. A rich inky redolent wine. |
remember | Pray for the well-being of. Do you remember that he once loved you. |
remembrance | A memory or recollection. I went through the papers and remembrances in his drawers. |
remind | Cause someone to think of (something) because of a resemblance. You had an accident he reminded her. |
reminder | An experience that causes you to remember something. One man was threatened with court action for not paying his water rates when he did not receive a reminder. |
reminisce | Indulge in enjoyable recollection of past events. They reminisced about their summers abroad. |
reminiscence | A story told about a past event remembered by the narrator. His first works are too full of reminiscences of earlier poetry. |
resonant | Serving to bring to mind- Wilder Hobson. The sound of these instruments played in a resonant room is unforgettable. |
retentive | Serving to keep something in place. Soil should be rich and moisture retentive. |
suggestive | Tending to suggest an idea. Artifacts suggestive of an ancient society. |
vividly | In a way that produces powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind. I am vividly aware of the need for good journalism. |