reminiscent

[ rem-uh-nis-uhnt ]
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adjective
  1. awakening memories of something similar; suggestive (usually followed by of): His style of writing is reminiscent of Melville's.

  2. characterized by or of the nature of reminiscence.

  1. given to reminiscence: a reminiscent old sailor.

Origin of reminiscent

1
First recorded in 1755–65; from Latin reminiscent-, stem of reminiscēns “remembering,” present participle of reminiscī “to remember,” from re- re- + -miniscī (akin to mēns “mind”; see also mind)

Other 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

  • "Oh no, indeed," replied Mrs. Sin, tossing her head in a manner oddly reminiscent of a once famous Spanish dancer.

    Dope | Sax Rohmer
  • Something about him was rather reminiscent of Uncle James on mornings when he was determined not to go to church.

    The Amazing Interlude | Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • The andante is a little dry, but just on that account very characteristic—as reminiscent of the days of powder and patches.

  • Over their needle-work the talk ran on, largely reminiscent in character, and mostly in a joyous strain.

    Joyce's Investments | Fannie E. Newberry
  • He 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

reminiscent

/ (ˌrɛmɪˈnɪsənt) /


adjective
  1. (postpositive foll by of) stimulating memories (of) or comparisons (with)

  2. characterized by reminiscence

  1. (of a person) given to reminiscing

Origin of reminiscent

1
C18: from Latin reminiscī to call to mind, from re- + mēns mind

Derived forms of reminiscent

  • reminiscently, adverb

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