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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An important entry to the New Queer Cinema canon, Kar-wai’s drama is passionate, moody, and deeply evocative, tracing the jagged edges of an on-again, off-again romance in seedy 1990s Buenos Aires.
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Liam Hess,
Vogue,
28 June 2026
The action is well-staged and intense, the color palette moody and evocative, and the design not at all reminiscent of a hundred other cartoons, which makes the show refreshing as well as fun.
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Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Asymmetrical necklines, inventive cut-outs, and unexpected and evocative colors like aqua, peach fuzz, and poppy make Araks' luxe swim staples, priced between $140 (for a bikini top or bottom) and $395 (for a one-piece swimsuit), feel modern and timeless.
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Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
24 June 2026
There is nothing more evocative of a pure Love Island experience than a heartbroken rage split in costume.
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Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
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Liam Hess,
Vogue,
28 June 2026
The action is well-staged and intense, the color palette moody and evocative, and the design not at all reminiscent of a hundred other cartoons, which makes the show refreshing as well as fun.
—
Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Asymmetrical necklines, inventive cut-outs, and unexpected and evocative colors like aqua, peach fuzz, and poppy make Araks' luxe swim staples, priced between $140 (for a bikini top or bottom) and $395 (for a one-piece swimsuit), feel modern and timeless.
—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
24 June 2026
There is nothing more evocative of a pure Love Island experience than a heartbroken rage split in costume.
—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
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“Evocative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/evocative. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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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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