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reminiscent

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌremɪˈnɪsənt/

reminiscent means: Making you think of someone or something because of a similarity.

adjective

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Making you think of someone or something because of a similarity.

  • The taste is reminiscent of lemon.
  • Her paintings are reminiscent of her mother’s work.
  • The building’s shape is reminiscent of a ship.

How to use it: reminiscent of someone/something (His voice is reminiscent of a famous actor’s.)

Similar words: suggestive, evocative

Common phrases: reminiscent of someone, reminiscent of something

PAST MEMORIESC1

Making you think about experiences from the past.

  • She was in a reminiscent mood.
  • His reminiscent smile suggested happy memories.
  • The song is reminiscent of my childhood.

Similar words: nostalgic

Common phrases: reminiscent mood, reminiscent of childhood, reminiscent of something, reminiscent style

Questions about reminiscent

What does reminiscent mean?

Making you think of someone or something because of a similarity.

What is reminiscent in other languages?

Türkçe: andıran · Español: evocador · Français: évocateur · Deutsch: erinnernd · Italiano: evocativo · 日本語: 連想させる

How do you pronounce reminiscent?

It is pronounced /ˌremɪˈnɪsənt/.

How do you use reminiscent in a sentence?

The taste is reminiscent of lemon. Her paintings are reminiscent of her mother’s work.

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