evocative
adjective
evoc·a·tive
i-ˈvä-kə-tiv 
: evoking or tending to evoke an especially emotional response
settings … so evocative that they bring tears to the eyes—
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evocatively
adverb
evocativeness
noun
Examples of evocative in a Sentence
He wrote a powerful and evocative biography.
the Italian-American restaurant is decorated in a manner evocative of the charming outdoor cafés in Italy
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The picture is dedicated to Hutchins, and its brooding elegance, its rich shadows and evocative close-ups, demonstrates her achievement: Visually, Rust is often astonishing — which of course reminds us all over again of the dark specter hanging over the film.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 2 May 2025
Photo: Courtesy of Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week Lace is always a classic material seen in the bridal world but this season has brought about plenty of styles that use the fabric in designs evocative of lingerie.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
In 1966, under the moniker the Hairy Who, which was evocative of the names of rock bands at the time, Green, Falconer, Nilsson, Nutt, Rocca, and Wirsum mounted the first of a series of exhibitions at the Hyde Park Art Center on Chicago’s South Side.
—News Desk, Artforum, 24 Apr. 2025
In its default driving mode, the Supersport is evocative of classic motoring, burbling along with not a care in the world.
—Trinity Francis, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 2 May 2025
Photo: Courtesy of Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week Lace is always a classic material seen in the bridal world but this season has brought about plenty of styles that use the fabric in designs evocative of lingerie.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
In 1966, under the moniker the Hairy Who, which was evocative of the names of rock bands at the time, Green, Falconer, Nilsson, Nutt, Rocca, and Wirsum mounted the first of a series of exhibitions at the Hyde Park Art Center on Chicago’s South Side.
—News Desk, Artforum, 24 Apr. 2025
In its default driving mode, the Supersport is evocative of classic motoring, burbling along with not a care in the world.
—Trinity Francis, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for evocative
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“Evocative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/evocative. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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evocative
adjective
evoc·a·tive
i-ˈväk-ət-iv
: having the power to evoke an especially emotional response
an evocative photograph
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