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reminiscent

[ˌreməˈnɪsnt]

reminiscent Definition

  • 1tending to remind one of something
  • 2suggestive of something in the past

Using reminiscent: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "reminiscent" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The smell of the ocean was reminiscent of her childhood vacations.

  • Example

    The old house was reminiscent of a bygone era.

  • Example

    The music was reminiscent of the 80s.

  • Example

    The dress was reminiscent of the style worn in the 1920s.

reminiscent Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for reminiscent

Antonyms for reminiscent

Phrases with reminiscent

  • having qualities that remind one of someone or something else

    Example

    The painting is reminiscent of Van Gogh's style.

  • to bring to mind or suggest something from the past

    Example

    The smell of fresh bread baking is reminiscent of my grandmother's kitchen.

  • reminiscent of a time/place

    having qualities that remind one of a particular time or place

    Example

    The architecture of the building is reminiscent of ancient Greece.

Origins of reminiscent

from Latin 'reminiscent-', stem of 'reminiscens', present participle of 'reminisci', meaning 'remembering'

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Summary: reminiscent in Brief

The term 'reminiscent' [ˌreməˈnɪsnt] describes something that reminds one of something else, often from the past. It can be used to describe smells, sounds, sights, and other sensory experiences. For example, 'The old house was reminiscent of a bygone era.' 'Reminiscent' is often followed by 'of,' as in 'The painting is reminiscent of Van Gogh's style.'