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

• 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 maneuver is reminiscent of Johnson forcing an out-loud reading of the American Rescue Act in 2021, which at the time sparked backlash from the Democratic majority. —David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 29 June 2025

The interior would be reminiscent of the Art Deco designs that were popular in New York. —Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 28 June 2025

The nozzle issue was reminiscent of another Northrop Grumman booster problem seen in 2024. —Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2025

While Smith did not mention Rock by name, his words were reminiscent of the 2022 Academy Awards where the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air star left his seat, walked on stage and physically struck Rock on live television, moments after Rock made a joke about Smith's wife Jada Pinkett Smith’s hair. —Angel Saunders, People.com, 28 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