Synonyms of evocative

evocative

adjective

i-ˈvä-kə-tiv 

as in reminiscent

provoking a memory or mental association

the Italian-American restaurant is decorated in a manner evocative of the charming outdoor cafés in Italy

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reminiscent
• suggestive
• expressive
• meaningful
• impressive
• revealing
• eloquent
• poignant
• provocative
• emotional
• exciting
• moving
• pregnant
• significant
• stirring
• provoking
• stimulating
• touching
• affecting
• rousing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unreminiscent

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of evocative

Grown in Eola-Amity Hills, the fruit used for this wine was harvested at the end of October; the higher level of natural sweetness produces this semi-sweet expression evocative of a German Spätlese (Spätlese, meaning late harvest). —Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025

The revival is a modern take on The Bard’s centuries-old tragedy with relatively spare set design, so Gyllenhaal’s dressing room presented an opportunity to bring the narrative to life with more evocative decor. —Charlotte Collins, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2025

Like Mill Media’s other outposts, The Londoner leans toward the evocative, alongside more conventional investigations and local news. —Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2025

Projected in a darkened gallery and accompanied by evocative music, the video highlights the complexity and beauty of Michelangelo’s invention. —Chadd Scott, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025