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 world-switching mechanic is reminiscent of Lords of the Fallen's lamp system, but the flashy action and combat flourish seem closer to Nioh and Wo Long. —Gabriel Zamora, PCMAG, 31 May 2024

In their assignment of multiple characters to individual keys, the team’s design was reminiscent of Ideographix’s IPX machine. —IEEE Spectrum, 28 May 2024

Brunson’s run was eerily reminiscent of Isaiah Thomas in 2017. —Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 26 May 2024

The bohemian-style patio is reminiscent of beach clubs in Tulum, serving punchy mezcal and tequila-based libations until 1 a.m. all summer long. —Lily O'Neill, The Denver Post, 22 May 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