reminiscent

[rem-uh-nis-uhnt]

adjective

1. awakening memories of something similar; suggestive (usually followed byof ).

   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. stimulating memories (of) or comparisons (with)

2. characterized by reminiscence

3. (of a person) given to reminiscing

Other Word Forms

• reminiscently adverb
• unreminiscent adjective
• unreminiscently 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

It's reminiscent of a cooking wok or the upswept eaves of a Chinese temple.

From BBC

The funky, carousel shape of the building is reminiscent of mimetic, or programmatic, architecture that began cropping up in Los Angeles in the early 20th century.

From Los Angeles Times

Tom Bradley International, for example, will draw inspiration from the 1966 surfing documentary “Endless Summer” with images of palm trees, Old Hollywood and signage reminiscent of the Beverly Hills Hotel.

From Los Angeles Times

Her predicament is reminiscent of another queen who embarked on a conquering path with snarling living weapons on her shoulder.

From Salon

While the event had its discordant notes, the overall theme was akin to a religious revival – reminiscent of Billy Graham's tent crusades of the 1930 and 1940s or the "great awakenings" of the 19th Century.

From BBC

Related Words

• evocative 
• redolent 
• similar