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

• 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 five-story, 234-unit complex is reminiscent of a cruise ship and features food and wine options like Bao Boi, Tim’s Burgers and Negranti Creamery, which sells ice cream from sheep milk. —Idaho Statesman, 29 Oct. 2025

As tensions rise, Hedda’s power plays are scored by breathy vocalizations reminiscent of the Yellowjackets soundtrack. —Abby Monteil, Them., 28 Oct. 2025

The 2005 Van Sant film was an experimental and fictionalized account of a Seattle musician’s life and career, reminiscent of those of Kurt Cobain. —Zac Ntim, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025

Their dominance was eerily reminiscent to that of Luka Doncic against the Wolves in Los Angeles just three days prior. —Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 28 Oct. 2025

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