REMINISCENT: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for REMINISCENT?

Need another word that means the same as “reminiscent”? Find 8 synonyms and 30 related words for “reminiscent” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Reminiscent” are: evocative, redolent, remindful, resonant, similar to, comparable with, bearing comparison with, inviting comparison with

Reminiscent as an Adjective

Definitions of "Reminiscent" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “reminiscent” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Absorbed in or suggesting absorption in memories.
• Serving to bring to mind- Wilder Hobson.
• Tending to remind one of something.
• Suggesting something by resemblance.
• Serving to bring to mind.

Synonyms of "Reminiscent" as an adjective (8 Words)

bearing comparison with	Withstanding a weight or strain.
comparable with	Conforming in every respect.
evocative	Serving to bring to mind- Wilder Hobson. The building s cramped interiors are highly evocative of past centuries.
inviting comparison with	Attractive and tempting.
redolent	Having a strong pleasant odor. The hall was redolent of floor wax.
remindful	Acting as a reminder. His humour is remindful of that of Max.
resonant	(of a place) filled or resounding with (a sound. The resonant reds greens and browns typical of Ribera s palette.
similar to	Expressing closely related meanings.

Usage Examples of "Reminiscent" as an adjective

• Her expression was wistful and reminiscent.
• The sights were reminiscent of my childhood.
• Her robes were vaguely reminiscent of military dress.

Associations of "Reminiscent" (30 Words)

anecdote	A short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person. He told anecdotes about his job.
aromatic	An aromatic compound. A massage with aromatic oils.
aware	Having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception. Most people are aware of the dangers of sunbathing.
boyhood	The state or time of being a boy. A boyhood friend.
catchy	Likely to attract attention. A catchy question.
conjure	Call (an image) to the mind. A special tune that conjures up a particular time and place.
evocative	Serving to bring to mind. The building s cramped interiors are highly evocative of past centuries.
evoke	Evoke or provoke to appear or occur. Akasha is evoked in India when a house is being built to ensure its completion.
fragrant	Pleasant-smelling. She gathered the fragrant blooms.
implore	Beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something. He implored her to change her mind.
memoir	The proceedings of a learned society. In 1924 she published a short memoir of her husband.
memory	An electronic memory device. A memory and the CPU form the central part of a computer to which peripherals are attached.
mindful	Bearing in mind; attentive to. The judge said that he was not mindful to postpone the eviction again.
nostalgic	A nostalgic person. A nostalgic account of an idyllic childhood.
odoriferous	Morally offensive. Odoriferous spices.
reawaken	(with reference to a feeling or state) emerge or cause to emerge again; awaken again. His departure reawakened deep divisions within the party.
recall	An act or instance of officially recalling someone or something. People s understanding and subsequent recall of stories or events.
recollect	Recall knowledge from memory have a recollection. He could not quite recollect the reason.
recollection	Something recalled to the mind. To the best of my recollection no one ever had a bad word to say about him.
redolent	Fragrant or sweet-smelling. A rich inky redolent wine.
remember	Pray for the well-being of. Do you remember that he once loved you.
remembrance	A memory or recollection. I went through the papers and remembrances in his drawers.
remind	Cause someone to think of (something) because of a resemblance. You had an accident he reminded her.
reminder	An experience that causes you to remember something. One man was threatened with court action for not paying his water rates when he did not receive a reminder.
reminisce	Indulge in enjoyable recollection of past events. They reminisced about their summers abroad.
reminiscence	A story told about a past event remembered by the narrator. His first works are too full of reminiscences of earlier poetry.
resonant	Serving to bring to mind- Wilder Hobson. The sound of these instruments played in a resonant room is unforgettable.
retentive	Serving to keep something in place. Soil should be rich and moisture retentive.
suggestive	Tending to suggest an idea. Artifacts suggestive of an ancient society.
vividly	In a way that produces powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind. I am vividly aware of the need for good journalism.