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Evocative: meaning, definitions and examples

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evocative

 

[ ɪˈvɒkətɪv ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

artistic expression

Evocative describes something that brings strong images, memories, or feelings to mind. It often refers to works of art or music that stir emotions and provoke a response from the audience.

Synonyms

emotive, expressive, poignant, suggestive

Examples of usage

  • The painting was so evocative, it brought me to tears.
  • The evocative melody of the song reminded me of my childhood.
  • His evocative storytelling transported us to another time and place.
Context #2 | Adjective

memory

Evocative can also be used to describe something that triggers memories or associations with the past.

Synonyms

nostalgic, remindful, reminiscent

Examples of usage

  • The smell of fresh bread is so evocative of my grandmother's kitchen.
  • The old photograph was evocative of happier times.

Translations

Translations of the word "evocative" in other languages:

🇵🇹 evocativo

🇮🇳 उद्बोधक

🇩🇪 evokativ

🇮🇩 menggugah

🇺🇦 евокативний

🇵🇱 ewokatywny

🇯🇵 喚起する

🇫🇷 évocateur

🇪🇸 evocador

🇹🇷 anımsatıcı

🇰🇷 환기하는

🇸🇦 مثير للذكريات

🇨🇿 evokativní

🇸🇰 evokatívny

🇨🇳 唤起

🇸🇮 evokativen

🇮🇸 ákallandi

🇰🇿 есте сақтаушы

🇬🇪 გამოძახებითი

🇦🇿 xatırladıcı

🇲🇽 evocador

Etymology

The word evocative has its roots in the Latin word evocare, meaning 'to call out' or 'to summon forth'. It entered the English language in the mid-17th century. Over time, evocative has come to be associated with the power of art, music, and language to evoke strong emotions and memories in the minds of people.

See also: evocation, evoke, evoking.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,888, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.