reminiscent

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rem·i·nis·cent | \ ˌre-mə-ˈni-sᵊnt

Definition of reminiscent

1 : of the character of or relating to reminiscence

2 : marked by or given to reminiscence

3 : tending to remind : suggestive

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Synonyms & Antonyms for reminiscent

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unreminiscent

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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