reminiscent
adjective
rem·i·nis·cent ˌre-mə-ˈni-sᵊnt 
1
: of the character of or relating to reminiscence
2
: marked by or given to reminiscence
3
: tending to remind : suggestive
reminiscently adverb
Synonyms
- evocative
- suggestive
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Example Sentences
I'm in a reminiscent mood. a sparkling winter day that was oddly reminiscent of summer in its cheering sunniness
Recent Examples on the Web The moment was reminiscent of the princes' participation in the procession of the Queen's coffin from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall on Wednesday. 
Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 19 Sep. 2022 As the royal family gathers once again at St. George's Chapel in Windsor, the moment is reminiscent of Prince Philip's funeral just over a year ago. Patrick Smith, NBC News, 19 Sep. 2022 The scene of cars lining Sulphur Springs Road and concerned parents and other adults standing along Camden Road across from the campuses was reminiscent of that tragic day. I.c. Murrell, Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2022 To some, the strategy is reminiscent of a cruel tactic used against Black southerners 60 years ago. Ariana Garcia, Chron, 16 Sep. 2022 The inside is reminiscent of an English cottage that has been thoughtfully expanded. Kathy Orton, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2022 This environment is reminiscent of the days high school athletes could declare for the NBA draft. Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2022 The velvet’s color—a rich brown—is meant to be reminiscent of soil. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 15 Sep. 2022 The two likely don’t agree on much, but Knizhnik said Wednesday was reminiscent of times gone by in American politics. Gavin Good, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2022 See More
Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 19 Sep. 2022 As the royal family gathers once again at St. George's Chapel in Windsor, the moment is reminiscent of Prince Philip's funeral just over a year ago. Patrick Smith, NBC News, 19 Sep. 2022 The scene of cars lining Sulphur Springs Road and concerned parents and other adults standing along Camden Road across from the campuses was reminiscent of that tragic day. I.c. Murrell, Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2022 To some, the strategy is reminiscent of a cruel tactic used against Black southerners 60 years ago. Ariana Garcia, Chron, 16 Sep. 2022 The inside is reminiscent of an English cottage that has been thoughtfully expanded. Kathy Orton, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2022 This environment is reminiscent of the days high school athletes could declare for the NBA draft. Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2022 The velvet’s color—a rich brown—is meant to be reminiscent of soil. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 15 Sep. 2022 The two likely don’t agree on much, but Knizhnik said Wednesday was reminiscent of times gone by in American politics. Gavin Good, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Latin reminiscent-, reminiscens, present participle of reminisci to remember, from re- + -minisci (akin to Latin ment-, mens mind) — more at mind
First Known Use
1765, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Kids Definition
reminiscent
adjective
rem·i·nis·cent ˌre-mə-ˈni-sᵊnt
: being a reminder of something else The movie's style is reminiscent of old westerns.
reminiscent
adjective
as in suggestive
provoking a memory or mental association a sparkling winter day that was oddly reminiscent of summer in its cheering sunniness Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- suggestive
- revealing
- evocative
- affecting
- touching
- exciting
- moving
- emotional
- expressive
- impressive
- meaningful
- provocative
- eloquent
- stirring
- pregnant
- significant
- provoking
- poignant
- stimulating
- rousing
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- unreminiscent