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reminiscing

 

[ หŒremษชหˆnษชsษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

nostalgic memories

Indulging in enjoyable recollection of past events, often with a sense of longing or sentimentality. It involves reflecting on past experiences, moments, or relationships with fondness.

Synonyms

recall, reflect, remember, reminisce

Examples of usage

  • She spent the evening reminiscing about her childhood.
  • They sat by the fireplace, reminiscing about the good old days.
  • Reminiscing about their first date brought a smile to their faces.
  • I love reminiscing about the trips we took together.
  • Every time I listen to this song, I can't help but reminisce about our school days.
Context #2 | Noun

nostalgic memories

The act of thinking or telling about past experiences that are often enjoyable and sentimental. It involves recollection and reflection on events or memories from the past.

Synonyms

memory, recollection, reflection, reminiscence

Examples of usage

  • His reminiscing about the good old days brought tears to his eyes.
  • She enjoys the reminiscing that happens when the family gathers together.
  • The book is filled with the author's reminiscing about growing up in a small town.
  • Reminiscing can be a comforting way to cope with difficult times.
  • The group sat around the campfire, engaging in heartfelt reminiscing.

Translations

Translations of the word "reminiscing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น recordar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคฎเคฐเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช sich erinnern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengenang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะณะฐะดัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wspominaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ€ใ„ๅ‡บใ™ (omoidasu)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท se rappeler

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ recordar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hatฤฑrlamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํšŒ์ƒํ•˜๋‹ค (hoisanghada)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุณุชุฐูƒุฑ (yastadkir)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vzpomรญnat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ spomรญnaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ›žๅฟ† (huรญyรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ spominjati se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rifja upp

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตัะบะต ะฐะปัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒฎแƒกแƒ”แƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ (gasxeneba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xatฤฑrlamaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ recordar

Etymology

The word 'reminiscing' originates from the Latin word 'reminiscere,' which means 'to remember.' It has been used in the English language since the 17th century. The act of reminiscing has long been a part of human culture, with people often sharing stories and memories to connect with one another. The nostalgic and sentimental nature of reminiscing allows individuals to revisit cherished moments and reflect on the passage of time.

See also: reminisce, reminiscence, reminiscences, reminiscency, reminiscent.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,833, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.