reminiscent
awakening memories of something similar; suggestive (usually followed by of): His style of writing is reminiscent of Melville's.
characterized by or of the nature of reminiscence.
given to reminiscence: a reminiscent old sailor.
Origin of reminiscent
1Other words from reminiscent
- rem·i·nis·cent·ly, adverb
- un·rem·i·nis·cent, adjective
- un·rem·i·nis·cent·ly, adverb
Words Nearby reminiscent
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How to use reminiscent in a sentence
Just then Grozny was shaken by a powerful blast, reminiscent of the explosions of the past.
The overall Gehry design, he adds, is “reminiscent of a parking garage he did in Santa Monica.”
The Strange Fight Over the Eisenhower Memorial | Eleanor Clift | September 3, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTOn the other hand, he has retained an attribute reminiscent of the other ex-fundies.
Big Sugar, advocates say, is employing strategies reminiscent of Big Tobacco in its heyday.
Guess Who Doesn’t Want You to Know How Much Added Sugar Is in Your Food | Tim Mak | July 19, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIt was reminiscent of the old days of backroom politics and half-drunk reporters swaying against their typewriters.
"Oh no, indeed," replied Mrs. Sin, tossing her head in a manner oddly reminiscent of a once famous Spanish dancer.
Dope | Sax RohmerSomething about him was rather reminiscent of Uncle James on mornings when he was determined not to go to church.
The Amazing Interlude | Mary Roberts RinehartThe andante is a little dry, but just on that account very characteristic—as reminiscent of the days of powder and patches.
The Life & Letters of Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky | Modeste TchaikovskyOver their needle-work the talk ran on, largely reminiscent in character, and mostly in a joyous strain.
Joyce's Investments | Fannie E. NewberryHe was unfailingly courteous, with a manner toward women slightly elaborate and reminiscent of other times.
A Hoosier Chronicle | Meredith Nicholson
British Dictionary definitions for reminiscent
/ (ˌrɛmɪˈnɪsənt) /
(postpositive foll by of) stimulating memories (of) or comparisons (with)
characterized by reminiscence
(of a person) given to reminiscing
Origin of reminiscent
1Derived forms of reminiscent
- reminiscently, adverb
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