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

• evocative
• suggestive

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 incident was somewhat reminiscent of the April 2024 game here in which the Padres’ Jurickson Profar initially thought the Dodgers were throwing at him. —Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 June 2025

Disturbing, dehumanizing rhetoric from senior Israeli government officials is reminiscent of the gravest of crimes. —Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 16 June 2025

And while there were quippy posters reminiscent of those at the 2017 Women’s March, the stakes of this particular political moment felt especially clear. —Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 15 June 2025

The striking white piping detail and collar appeared reminiscent of a look worn by Diana at the 1988 event. —Isaac Bickerstaff, Glamour, 14 June 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