Evocatively: meaning, definitions and examples
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evocatively
[ ɪˈvoʊkətɪvli ]
artistic expression
Evocatively is used to describe something that brings strong images, memories, or feelings to mind. It often refers to art, literature, or communication that powerfully evokes emotions or sensations in the audience. When something is described as evocatively, it suggests a rich and vivid quality that captures the essence of the experience being conveyed. This word emphasizes the ability to stimulate the imagination and provoke thought.
Synonyms
expressively, poignantly, suggestively, vividly
Examples of usage
- The painting was evocatively colored, drawing the viewers' gaze.
- She spoke evocatively about her childhood memories.
- The music played evocatively, stirring deep emotions.
- His writing style is often described as evocatively poetic.
Translations
Translations of the word "evocatively" in other languages:
🇵🇹 evocativamente
🇮🇳 आकर्षक तरीके से
🇩🇪 evokativ
🇮🇩 secara evokatif
🇺🇦 евокативно
🇵🇱 ewokatywnie
🇯🇵 喚起するように
🇫🇷 de manière évocatrice
🇪🇸 evocativamente
🇹🇷 çağrıştırıcı bir şekilde
🇰🇷 환기적으로
🇸🇦 بشكل مثير
🇨🇿 evokativně
🇸🇰 evokatívne
🇨🇳 唤起地
🇸🇮 evokativen
🇮🇸 hvetjandi
🇰🇿 естетикалық
🇬🇪 ამაღლებულად
🇦🇿 xatırladıcı şəkildə
🇲🇽 evocativamente
Etymology
The word 'evocatively' is derived from the verb 'evoke,' which comes from the Latin 'evocare,' meaning 'to call out' or 'to summon.' This Latin root is composed of 'e-' meaning 'out' and 'vocare' meaning 'to call.' 'Evocative' appears in the English language around the early 19th century, retaining the essence of bringing forth emotions or images. The adverb 'evocatively' developed as a natural extension, allowing speakers and writers to describe actions or expressions that invoke particular feelings or memories. Over time, this term has been used extensively in literary and artistic contexts to describe works that deeply resonate with audiences, persuading them to reflect on their personal experiences.