reminiscent

[ rem-uh-nis-uhnt ]

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.
3. given to reminiscence:

   a reminiscent old sailor.

reminiscent

/ ˌrɛmɪˈnɪsənt /

adjective

1. postpositivefoll byof stimulating memories (of) or comparisons (with)
2. characterized by reminiscence
3. (of a person) given to reminiscing

Derived Forms

• ˌremiˈniscently, adverb

Other Words From

• remi·niscent·ly adverb
• unrem·i·niscent adjective
• unrem·i·niscent·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of reminiscent¹

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”; mind )

Word History and Origins

Origin of reminiscent¹

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

Example Sentences

Just then Grozny was shaken by a powerful blast, reminiscent of the explosions of the past.

From The Daily Beast

The overall Gehry design, he adds, is “reminiscent of a parking garage he did in Santa Monica.”

From The Daily Beast

On the other hand, he has retained an attribute reminiscent of the other ex-fundies.

From The Daily Beast

Big Sugar, advocates say, is employing strategies reminiscent of Big Tobacco in its heyday.

From The Daily Beast

It was reminiscent of the old days of backroom politics and half-drunk reporters swaying against their typewriters.

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

From Project Gutenberg

Something about him was rather reminiscent of Uncle James on mornings when he was determined not to go to church.

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The andante is a little dry, but just on that account very characteristic—as reminiscent of the days of powder and patches.

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

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He was unfailingly courteous, with a manner toward women slightly elaborate and reminiscent of other times.

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Related Words

• evocative
• redolent
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