Reminisced: meaning, definitions and examples

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reminisced

 

[ หŒrษ›mษชหˆnษชst ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past memory

To reminisce means to recall past experiences, events, or memories, typically with a sense of nostalgia. It often involves sharing and reflecting on those memories with others. This verb conveys a sense of fondness for times gone by.

Synonyms

recall, recollect, reflect, remember.

Examples of usage

  • She reminisced about her childhood summer vacations.
  • They spent the evening reminiscing about old friends.
  • He often reminisces about his time at university.

Translations

Translations of the word "reminisced" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lembrado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฏเคพเคฆ เค•เคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช erinnerte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengingat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะณะฐะดัƒะฒะฐะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przypomniaล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ€ใ„ๅ‡บใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rappelรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ recordado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hatฤฑrladฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํšŒ์ƒํ–ˆ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฐูƒุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vzpomnฤ›l

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ spomรญnal

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ›žๅฟ†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ spomnil

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ minntist

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตัั‚ะต ั‚าฏัั–ั€ะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒ˜แƒฎแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xatฤฑrladฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ recordado

Etymology

The word 'reminisce' has its origins in Latin. It stems from the word 'reminiscor', which means 'to remember'. The Latin term is composed of the prefix 're-' meaning 'again', and 'mens', from 'memoria', meaning 'memory'. The transition from Latin to English occurred in the late 19th century. The modern usage of 'reminisce' captures the act of recalling memories in a sentimental or reflective manner. Over time, it has retained this connotation, emphasizing the longing and nostalgia that often accompany such recollections. Today, it is frequently used in both spoken and written English to evoke sentiments related to personal history and shared experiences.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,351 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.