Reminiscent: meaning, definitions and examples
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reminiscent
[ ˌremɪˈnɪsnt ]
feeling or showing nostalgia
Reminiscent is used to describe something that brings back memories or feelings of the past. It often evokes a sense of nostalgia or longing for previous experiences.
Synonyms
evocative, nostalgic, redolent, reminiscent of, suggestive
Examples of usage
- Her old dress was reminiscent of her high school prom.
- The smell of fresh bread was reminiscent of her childhood home.
- The music playing in the background was reminiscent of their first date.
Translations
Translations of the word "reminiscent" in other languages:
🇵🇹 reminiscente
🇮🇳 स्मरणीय
🇩🇪 erinnernd
🇮🇩 mengingatkan
🇺🇦 нагадуючий
🇵🇱 przypominający
🇯🇵 思い出させる
🇫🇷 réminiscent
🇪🇸 recordatorio
🇹🇷 anımsatan
🇰🇷 회상하게 하는
🇸🇦 مذكر
🇨🇿 připomínající
🇸🇰 pripomínajúci
🇨🇳 使人回想起的
🇸🇮 spominjajoč
🇮🇸 minnugur
🇰🇿 естелік
🇬🇪 გასახსენებელი
🇦🇿 xatırladan
🇲🇽 recordatorio
Word origin
The word 'reminiscent' comes from the Latin word 'reminiscentia', which means 'remembering'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 19th century. The concept of reminiscence has been studied in psychology and is often associated with memory and nostalgia.
See also: reminisce, reminiscence, reminiscences, reminiscency, reminiscing.