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reminiscent
[ rem-uh-nis-uhnt ]
adjective
- 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.
reminiscent
/ ˌrɛmɪˈnɪsənt /
adjective
- postpositivefoll byof stimulating memories (of) or comparisons (with)
- characterized by reminiscence
- (of a person) given to reminiscing
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Derived Forms
- ˌremiˈniscently, adverb
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Other Words From
- remi·niscent·ly adverb
- unrem·i·niscent adjective
- unrem·i·niscent·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins
Origin of reminiscent1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of reminiscent1
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Example Sentences
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.”
On 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.
It 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.
Something about him was rather reminiscent of Uncle James on mornings when he was determined not to go to church.
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.
He was unfailingly courteous, with a manner toward women slightly elaborate and reminiscent of other times.
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