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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Devon Ivie, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
Max Richter’s emotionally evocative score also ensures an overwhelming emotional experience.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2025
On Kaling, the look was evocative of classic tailoring with a modern sensibility rooted in traditional silhouettes.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Beginning in spring 2026, the storied Al Andalus luxury train, long beloved for routes through Spain’s Andalusia region, will debut a new seven-day itinerary between Seville and Madrid, linking some of the country’s most evocative landscapes, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and culinary heartlands.
—AFAR Media, 8 Oct. 2025
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“Evocative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/evocative. Accessed 12 Oct. 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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