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

Pairing their Tiny Desk set with four new songs, the album was accompanied by a short film that turned them into grotesque cartoons of themselves, alternating between looksmaxxing and airbrushed, doll-like looks reminiscent of the Backstreet Boys’ turn-of-the-millennium aesthetic. —Maria Nenet Barrios, Pitchfork, 19 Mar. 2026

He’s harnessed and carefully clipped in, but the whole thing is reminiscent of gym class. —Calin Van Paris, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026

The blue-gray floors are lovely and reminiscent of a recent favorite around here — Robert Frank’s former studio on Bleecker Street. —Clio Chang, Curbed, 19 Mar. 2026

The coffee blend is 100% Arabica medium roast with bold cinnamon notes and subtle vanilla sweetness, reminiscent of cereal milk, in every sip. —Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Mar. 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