Evocatively: meaning, definitions and examples

🎨
Add to dictionary

evocatively

 

[ ɪˈvoʊkətɪvli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,446, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.