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

—Eric Malpass

evocatively adverb

evocativeness noun

Synonyms

• reminiscent
• suggestive

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

Recent Examples on the Web

With Mi Familia, director Gregory Nava creates an emotional and evocative story of multi-generational Mexican American family life, narrated by a second-generation immigrant. —Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024

Margaret Thatcher says), diary excerpts, and tasteful, evocative sound design, a masterly sequence of the attack embodies the series’ unforgettable blend of elegance and savagery. —The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024

Long and wide, the styling is evocative of the '68 Charger and features a long, aerodynamic rear window. —Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 12 Dec. 2024

The look was evocative of the classic stylings of glamorous Motown girl groups from the 1960s. —Julia Teti, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1657, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

evocative

adjective

evoc·​a·​tive i-ˈväk-ət-iv 

: having the power to evoke an especially emotional response

an evocative photograph