reminiscently
Americanadverb
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in a tone, with a facial expression, etc., that suggests one is reminiscing.
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in a way that is reminiscent of or vaguely similar to someone or something else (used with of).
Example Sentences
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In what is probably the most reminiscently “Saving Private Ryan” battle scene I have ever seen in a sci-fi, there is a complete absence of decent armor.
From Forbes
"You play some system, perhaps?" his companion inquired, but Slyne shook his head reminiscently.
From Project Gutenberg
Yesterday, you said you was a gentleman," Bayard replied, reminiscently, his tone lightly chaffing, "an' I guess that about states your case.
From Project Gutenberg
"Nine years this Summer since Morton Elder went West," murmured Miss Josie, reminiscently.
From Project Gutenberg
He would brush his moustache reminiscently, I was confident, at a train of gallant memories, chiefly of New York, where, on the pier of a fruit importing house, he had spent some tremendous months.
From Project Gutenberg
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