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View usage for: (remɪnɪsənt) 1. adjectiveIf you say that one thing is reminiscent of another, you mean that it reminds you of it. [formal] The decor was reminiscent of a municipal arts-and-leisure centre. [+ of] She bowed her head in a gesture somehow reminiscent of royalty. Synonyms: suggestive, evocative, redolent, remindful More Synonyms of reminiscent 2. graded adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]A reminiscent look or smile is a look or smile which shows that you are remembering something from the past, usually with pleasure. [formal] A slow, reminiscent smile spread over her face. reminiscently graded adverb [ADVERB after verb] Both of them smiled at the picture reminiscently. reminiscent in British English (ˌrɛmɪˈnɪsənt) adjective1. (postpositive; foll by of) stimulating memories (of) or comparisons (with) 2. characterized by reminiscence 3. (of a person) given to reminiscing Derived forms reminiscently (ˌremiˈniscently) adverb Word origin C18: from Latin reminiscī to call to mind, from re- + mēns mind reminiscent in American English (ˌrɛməˈnɪsənt) adjective1. having the nature of or characterized by reminiscence 2. given to reminiscing, or recalling past experiences 3. bringing to mind something else; suggestive (of) Derived forms reminiscently (ˌremiˈniscently) adverb Word origin L reminiscens, prp. of reminisci < re-, again + memini, to remember: for IE base see mind Examples of 'reminiscent' in a sentencereminiscent In other languagesreminiscent British English: reminiscent ADJECTIVE If you say that one thing is reminiscent of another, you mean that it reminds you of it. The decor was reminiscent of another era. - American English: reminiscent
- Brazilian Portuguese: que lembra algo
- Chinese: 令人想起的
- European Spanish: que recuerda a
- French: qui rappelle
- German: erinnernd an
- Italian: che richiama
- Japanese: 連想させる
- Korean: 연상하게 하는
- European Portuguese: que lembra algo
- Latin American Spanish: que recuerda a
Chinese translation of 'reminiscent' adj to be reminiscent of sth 使人想起某事 (shǐ rén xiǎngqǐ mǒushì)
Definition reminding or suggestive of a gesture somehow reminiscent of royalty Synonyms suggestive remindful similar Additional synonymsAaron Copland's beautiful and evocative `Appalachian Spring' Synonyms expressive, moving, striking, revealing, pointed, pregnant, vivid, meaningful, poignant, eloquent, indicative, suggestiveDefinition reminiscent or suggestive of a sad tale, redolent with regret Synonyms reminiscent, evocative, suggestive, remindful |