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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—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
The novel is such an evocative portrait of the character Kimiko, whose name also means beautiful yellow child.
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Bartolomé invites viewers into the landscape of Beirut shattered by the 2020 chemical explosion that killed over 200 people and caused billions of dollars in damage, her approach notable for its evocative cinematography and use of quasi-fictional elements.
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The entire look, curated by stylist Tara Swennen, was wholly evocative of dark glamour elements and ideal occasion dressing for the horror movie screening.
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Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
The novel is such an evocative portrait of the character Kimiko, whose name also means beautiful yellow child.
—Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026
Bartolomé invites viewers into the landscape of Beirut shattered by the 2020 chemical explosion that killed over 200 people and caused billions of dollars in damage, her approach notable for its evocative cinematography and use of quasi-fictional elements.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
The entire look, curated by stylist Tara Swennen, was wholly evocative of dark glamour elements and ideal occasion dressing for the horror movie screening.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 19 Mar. 2026
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 5 Apr. 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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