evocative

evoc·a·tive

adj \i-ˈvä-kə-tiv\

Definition of EVOCATIVE

: evoking or tending to evoke an especially emotional response <settings … so evocative that they bring tears to the eyes — Eric Malpass>

— evoc·a·tive·ly adverb

— evoc·a·tive·ness noun

Examples of EVOCATIVE

1. He wrote a powerful and evocative biography.
2. <the Italian-American restaurant is decorated in a manner evocative of the charming outdoor cafés in Italy>

First Known Use of EVOCATIVE

1657

Related to EVOCATIVE

Synonyms: suggestive, reminiscent

Antonyms: unreminiscent

Related Words: eloquent, expressive, meaningful, pregnant, revealing, significant; affecting, emotional, impressive, moving, poignant, stirring, touching; exciting, provocative, provoking, rousing, stimulating

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Rhymes with EVOCATIVE

provocative