reminiscent

adjective

rem·​i·​nis·​cent ˌre-mə-ˈni-sᵊnt 

1

: of the character of or relating to reminiscence

2

: marked by or given to reminiscence

3

: tending to remind : suggestive

reminiscently adverb

Synonyms

• evocative
• suggestive

Examples of reminiscent in a Sentence

I'm in a reminiscent mood.

a sparkling winter day that was oddly reminiscent of summer in its cheering sunniness

Recent Examples on the Web

The style is reminiscent of ‘60s style icons like Brigitte Bardot or Audrey Hepburn, who wore a similar style of pigtails in Breakfast at Tiffany's. —Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 11 Dec. 2024

Among Us is reminiscent of the iconic party game Mafia, and John Carpenter’s legendary sci-fi horror film, The Thing. —Alyssa Mercante, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024

The combination of these domestic economic pressures and the international challenges in Syria, Georgia, and Belarus are reminiscent of another era all too familiar to those in the Kremlin. —Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024

The main staircase was inspired by the Château du Grand-Lucé in France, while curves and peacock motifs throughout the house are reminiscent of the work of Art Nouveau masters Victor Horta and Hector Guimard, best known for creating the iconic signage for the Paris Metro. —Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 9 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Latin reminiscent-, reminiscens, present participle of reminisci to remember, from re- + -minisci (akin to Latin ment-, mens mind) — more at mind

First Known Use

1765, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

reminiscent

adjective

rem·​i·​nis·​cent ˌrem-ə-ˈnis-ᵊnt 

1

: of, relating to, or engaging in reminiscence

2

: reminding one of someone or something else