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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Where the Silence Is Heard is the evocative title of a feature documentary by directors Gabriela Pena and Picho García.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 15 Mar. 2026
Now, more than ever, Armenian filmmakers are moving from the rank and file of production to helming beautiful, evocative stories that illuminate their unique cultural experiences and provide audiences with a window into new worlds.
—Alexis Alexanian, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Sporting Robert Shaw’s distinctive fisherman’s cap, flinty and crooked grin, and swarthy mutton-chop sideburns, Gildart Jackson’s is an evocative portrayal of Robert Shaw.
—Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026
Today, the castle is little more than an evocative ruin with a commanding view.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2026
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Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 15 Mar. 2026
Now, more than ever, Armenian filmmakers are moving from the rank and file of production to helming beautiful, evocative stories that illuminate their unique cultural experiences and provide audiences with a window into new worlds.
—Alexis Alexanian, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Sporting Robert Shaw’s distinctive fisherman’s cap, flinty and crooked grin, and swarthy mutton-chop sideburns, Gildart Jackson’s is an evocative portrayal of Robert Shaw.
—Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026
Today, the castle is little more than an evocative ruin with a commanding view.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2026
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“Evocative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/evocative. Accessed 19 Mar. 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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