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

—Eric Malpass

evocatively adverb

evocativeness noun

Synonyms

• reminiscent

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Undercurrents evocative of family separation immigration policies and an epidemic of missing kids are acknowledged, but only briefly. —Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2025

For anyone keen to raise their step count, this is a quiet but evocative way to explore the agricultural and cultural landscape that has shaped this part of South Tyrol for centuries. —Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025

The sunshine-yellow tone was wholly evocative of the summertime season. —Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 July 2025

There’s something evocative to her about being behind the wheel on an endless open road, regardless of whether there’s even a destination to get to. —Devon Ivie, Vulture, 2 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1657, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for evocative

• provocative
• talkative
• vocative

Kids Definition

evocative

adjective

evoc·​a·​tive i-ˈväk-ət-iv 

: having the power to evoke an especially emotional response

an evocative photograph