English Explanatory Dictionary

reminiscent

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of, or relating to reminiscence.
  2. Suggestive of an earlier event or times.
  3. Tending to bring some memory etc. to mind (followed by of)
  4. Remembering; undergoing reminiscence.
noun
  1. One who is addicted to indulging, narrating, or recording reminiscences.

Pronunciation

/ˌɹɛməˈnɪsnt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-reminiscent.wav

Word forms

reminiscent more reminiscent most reminiscent reminiscents

Etymology

From Latin reminīscēns, present participle of reminīscor (“remember”), from re- (“again”) + min-, base of me-min-isse (“to remember, think over”), akin to mens (“mind”); see mental, mind, etc.

Synonyms

evocative redolent remindful resonant

Related words

reminiscence

Derived words

reminiscently unreminiscent
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