reminiscent

adjective

rem·​i·​nis·​cent ˌre-mə-ˈni-sᵊnt How to pronounce reminiscent (audio)
1
: of the character of or relating to reminiscence
2
: marked by or given to reminiscence
3
: tending to remind : suggestive
reminiscently adverb

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
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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 See All Example Sentences for reminiscent

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of reminiscent was in 1765

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“Reminiscent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reminiscent. Accessed 23 Jun. 2025.

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reminiscent

adjective
rem·​i·​nis·​cent ˌrem-ə-ˈnis-ᵊnt How to pronounce reminiscent (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or engaging in reminiscence
2
: reminding one of someone or something else

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