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

These wide-leg trousers are reminiscent of the ones the actress styled with pristine all-white pieces. —Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026

She is also seen belting it out in the recording studio, wearing this same shocking new look, reminiscent of something Paris Hilton would wear to fashion week. —Christian Allaire, Vogue, 29 May 2026

Attacks on statutory rights are pushing these countries back to conditions reminiscent of the late nineteenth century, when poverty and slums were the norm for a working class with no social safety net. —Literary Hub, 28 May 2026

The rush to disassociate from the Freedom 250 concerts is reminiscent of the exodus of artists who were booked to play the Kennedy Center after the president took control of the longstanding arts institution. —Chris Willman, Variety, 28 May 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