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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Guides say the South Fork of the American River is a perfect introduction to river rafting, thanks to its evocative scenery, relatively mild Class III rapids and proximity to campgrounds and the pleasant town of Placerville.
—Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
And the meal is coming together oddly, with extra ingredients tossed to the side (or, in one evocative case, lined up neatly in the dish dryer).
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 1 Jan. 2025
The cinematography by Teck Zee Tan is also stellar, relying on evocative lens flares and rich blues to add style to this grungy war film.
—Robert Daniels, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
Cool Cocktails: Rose Bar at the Delano Hotel The brand new Delano Dubai brings its own evocative charisma to the Dubai bar scene with its reworking of the Rose Bar.
—Katharina Kotrba, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
And the meal is coming together oddly, with extra ingredients tossed to the side (or, in one evocative case, lined up neatly in the dish dryer).
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 1 Jan. 2025
The cinematography by Teck Zee Tan is also stellar, relying on evocative lens flares and rich blues to add style to this grungy war film.
—Robert Daniels, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
Cool Cocktails: Rose Bar at the Delano Hotel The brand new Delano Dubai brings its own evocative charisma to the Dubai bar scene with its reworking of the Rose Bar.
—Katharina Kotrba, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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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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