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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.

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Word Description / Examples
reminiscing

Used when people are talking about their memories, often in a nostalgic or sentimental manner.

  • We were reminiscing about our college days.
  • Grandpa loves reminiscing about his childhood.
recall

Used to describe bringing a fact, event, or situation back into one's mind, often for a specific purpose like solving a problem or answering a question.

  • I cannot recall where I put my keys.
  • Can you recall the name of that song?
reminisce

Used similarly to 'reminiscing', but more formally, involving talking or writing about past experiences in a positive or sentimental way.

  • They like to reminisce about their school days.
  • She reminisced about the fun times they had on vacation.
remember

General term used to bring a piece of information or a memory into one's mind, often unintentionally or as part of routine activities.

  • Do you remember our first trip together?
  • I remember to lock the door every night.
reflect

Used when thinking deeply or carefully about something, often for self-improvement or understanding a situation.

  • She took a moment to reflect on her actions.
  • After the meeting, they needed time to reflect on the discussion.

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.

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Word Description / Examples
reminiscing

Used when talking about the act of thinking or talking about past experiences, often in a sentimental or nostalgic way.

  • We spent the evening reminiscing about our school days.
  • Grandpa loves reminiscing about his youth.
recollection

Often used when referring to a specific memory that one can recall. It might imply some effort to remember something.

  • To the best of my recollection, we met in 2005.
  • He had no recollection of the event.
reminiscence

An act of recollecting past experiences or events, typically used in a more formal or literary context than 'reminiscing'.

  • His book is filled with reminiscences of his time in the army.
  • The letter contained sweet reminiscences of their shared past.
memory

Refers to the ability to recall past experiences or information. It can be general or specific.

  • She has a great memory for names.
  • One of my favorite childhood memories is spending summers at my grandmother's house.
reflection

Used when thinking deeply or carefully about something, which could be past events or experiences. It is often introspective.

  • After years of reflection, she decided to change her career.
  • His reflections on the past year were quite profound.

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.