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

Her red hue outfit is reminiscent of one of her looks at the most recent Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in October 2025. —Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026

Butter crunch, reminiscent of a Butterfinger candy bar, offers a great combination of sweet and salty. —Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026

The style is somewhat reminiscent of November’s Pink Taffy/Rose Sugar 204L release, which featured a tonal pink colorway in suede. —Riley Jones, Footwear News, 15 Jan. 2026

Their behavior is concerningly reminiscent of Bashar Assad’s government at the beginning of the civil war in Syria. —Amir Ahmadi Arian, The Dial, 15 Jan. 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