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

Boston has some qualities reminiscent of former NFL receiver Anquan Boldin. —Zac Jackson, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026

The underground pool has shades of white and pink marble reminiscent of a hammam. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026

The saga is reminiscent of GameStop five years ago, when wild swings forced many broker dealers to charge more to trade it — and in some cases — actually restricted trading the the stock. —Oliver Renick, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026

The Arlo bar cabinet's brass hardware is reminiscent of polished cufflinks; the Bianca chair's sloping lines take cues from Bianca Jagger's signature white pantsuit. —Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 23 Apr. 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