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 ● Jun. 26, 2014
But Grandma probably would smile reminiscently at an Atlanta favorite: Fudge, fudge, call the judge Mommy's got a newborn baby 'Taint a girl, 'taint a boy Just a common baby.
From Time Magazine Archive
Many a Memphis citizen still sighs reminiscently at the memory of E. H. Crump Day at the fairgrounds in 1938.
From Time Magazine Archive
"Gee, I'd like to be pregnant again! " says Sunny reminiscently.
From Time Magazine Archive
“It’s a great feeling when you take it,” said Ron reminiscently.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
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