evocative
adjective
evoc·a·tive
i-ˈvä-kə-tiv 
: evoking or tending to evoke an especially emotional response
settings … so evocative that they bring tears to the eyes—
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evocatively
adverb
evocativeness
noun
Examples of evocative in a Sentence
He wrote a powerful and evocative biography.
the Italian-American restaurant is decorated in a manner evocative of the charming outdoor cafés in Italy
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
The dish is evocative of nowhere in particular yet feels entirely in harmony with the Italian-ish-ness around it.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2025
The duplex is located in Milan, but its style is not especially evocative of the city.
—Valentina Raggi, Architectural Digest, 20 Sep. 2025
Amazingly evocative, and the effects are still phenomenal.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for evocative
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“Evocative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/evocative. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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evocative
adjective
evoc·a·tive
i-ˈväk-ət-iv
: having the power to evoke an especially emotional response
an evocative photograph
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