reminiscent

adjective

rem·​i·​nis·​cent ˌre-mə-ˈni-sᵊnt 

1

: of the character of or relating to reminiscence

2

: marked by or given to reminiscence

3

: tending to remind : suggestive

reminiscently adverb

Synonyms

• evocative
• suggestive

Examples of reminiscent in a Sentence

I'm in a reminiscent mood.

a sparkling winter day that was oddly reminiscent of summer in its cheering sunniness

Recent Examples on the Web

In some ways, this is reminiscent of the supply chain problems brought on by the pandemic, where second- and third-order effects proved damaging and inflationary. —Michael Lynch, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025

His current look is reminiscent of the lengthy salt-and-pepper goatee fans came to know and love in 2010. —Michelle Lee, People.com, 24 Jan. 2025

People suggested this was reminiscent of Trump's immigration plans. —Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025

This market volatility related to trade policy is reminiscent of what investors experienced during Trump’s first term. —Fred Imbert, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Latin reminiscent-, reminiscens, present participle of reminisci to remember, from re- + -minisci (akin to Latin ment-, mens mind) — more at mind

First Known Use

1765, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

reminiscent

adjective

rem·​i·​nis·​cent ˌrem-ə-ˈnis-ᵊnt 

1

: of, relating to, or engaging in reminiscence

2

: reminding one of someone or something else