evocative

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj

That evokes (brings to mind) a memory, mood, idea, feeling, or image; redolent or reminiscent.

/ɪˈvɒk.ə.tɪv/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-evocative.wav

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From Latin ēvocātīvus (“pertaining to summoning”). By surface analysis, evoke + -ative.

reminiscent redolent remindful resonant suggestive

expressive vivid graphic powerful haunting moving poignant

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