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reminiscent

 
Dictionary: rem·i·nis·cent   (rĕm'ə-nĭs'ənt) pronunciation
adj.
  1. Having the quality of or containing reminiscence.
  2. Inclined to engage in reminiscence.
  3. Tending to recall or suggest something in the past: an evening reminiscent of happier times.

[Latin reminīscēns, reminīscent-, present participle of reminīscī, to recollect.]

reminiscently rem'i·nis'cent·ly adv.

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adjective

    Tending to bring a memory, mood, or image, for example, subtly or indirectly to mind: allusive, connotative, evocative, impressionistic, suggestive. See suggest.

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adj

Definition: suggestive of something in the past
Antonyms: forgetful, oblivious


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pronunciation

IN BRIEF: Serving to bring to mind.

pronunciation That chocolate dessert was reminiscent of one that I had in a world famous restaurant.

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