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
Recent Examples on the Web The Oppenheimer actress arrived in a silver Del Core dress featuring a sculpted sheer bodice with delicate beading, reminiscent of water droplets. Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024 This crude and insulting decision is starkly reminiscent of the high-handed Hollywood of the studio era. Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2024 The original movie poster, which Imbert picked, welcomes guests in the vaulted ceiling space reminiscent of an upside-down boat hull. Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2024 Haq, on the other hand, manages to deliver a period-appropriate performance reminiscent of classic Bollywood, channeling Khanna’s poise and charisma. Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 10 Mar. 2024 The black and yellow flag is reminiscent of America's prisoners of war and those missing in action (POW/MIA) flag. Camilla Schick, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2024 These striped dish towels are reminiscent of sack fabric for that farmhouse flair but are soft on hands and faces since they’re made of 100 percent cotton. Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2024 Curbelo incorporated Spanish lyrics into her delivery, for a version reminiscent of Prince Royce’s 2011 cover, but very much her own take. Lars Brandle, Billboard, 5 Mar. 2024 The relationship is reminiscent of the now-defunct courtship between Olivia Wilde and Harry Styles, whose 10-year age gap similarly caused a commotion. David Oliver, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2024

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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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Cite this Entry

“Reminiscent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reminiscent. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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