reminiscent

adjective

rem·​i·​nis·​cent ˌre-mə-ˈni-sᵊnt 

1

: of the character of or relating to reminiscence

2

: marked by or given to reminiscence

3

: tending to remind : suggestive

reminiscently adverb

Synonyms of reminiscent

• suggestive
• revealing
• evocative

Examples of reminiscent in a Sentence

I'm in a reminiscent mood.

a sparkling winter day that was oddly reminiscent of summer in its cheering sunniness

Recent Examples on the Web

The Princess of Wales wore a burgundy Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen coat, which had 1980s-esque boxy shoulder pads, reminiscent of Princess Diana’s style in that decade. —Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026

And the new five-star lake hotel with four-digit room prices and décor reminiscent of an Ikea catalog or college dorm. —Jake Emen, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2026

This large straw shoulder bag, reminiscent of the one Bessette Kennedy carries above, is perfect for this. —Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026

But our main reason for coming was the ice cream, which had a deep milk flavor reminiscent of a great French butter, with only a touch of sweetness. —Alex Halberstadt, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Latin reminiscent-, reminiscens, present participle of reminisci to remember, from re- + -minisci (akin to Latin ment-, mens mind) — more at mind

First Known Use

1765, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for reminiscent

• indehiscent

Kids Definition

reminiscent

adjective

rem·​i·​nis·​cent ˌrem-ə-ˈnis-ᵊnt 

1

: of, relating to, or engaging in reminiscence

2

: reminding one of someone or something else