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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For his evocative and wistful romance to yield its intended effect, writer-director Cyril Aris’ biggest ask of the viewer is to surrender to the serendipitous nature of the couple’s connection — a request that is later supported with a concept that expands the film’s magical realist vein.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 4 Dec. 2025
But this is a game with more than an evocative setting; the actual cycling action is also excellent.
—Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2025
The Six Bells is one of those stores, which has an inventory of really unique interior decor and homeware items evocative of American folk art and traditional country design.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Nov. 2025
Hamnet’s production design and costumes suit the film’s intimate focus and scale, with Zhao’s camera lingering on a home full of family history and the objects of daily life, and evocative period garments made from natural materials.
—Elaina Patton, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2025
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Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 4 Dec. 2025
But this is a game with more than an evocative setting; the actual cycling action is also excellent.
—Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2025
The Six Bells is one of those stores, which has an inventory of really unique interior decor and homeware items evocative of American folk art and traditional country design.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Nov. 2025
Hamnet’s production design and costumes suit the film’s intimate focus and scale, with Zhao’s camera lingering on a home full of family history and the objects of daily life, and evocative period garments made from natural materials.
—Elaina Patton, Vogue, 27 Nov. 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 8 Dec. 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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