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 camping out in line, arriving hours early, is reminiscent of the old days when people camped out to buy concert tickets. —Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026

The unique shape of the flowers that grow in spike formation are reminiscent of a dragon head, which Hancock explains is how the annual received its common name. —Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026

That was reminiscent of the guy who ranked among the best relievers in the game in virtually every category in 2025. —Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026

Venkatasubramanian points out that the reaction to the attacks on Altman’s house were eerily reminiscent of what happened following the murder of United HealthCare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan. —Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 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