reminiscent
Translation
reminiscent
Examples
The smell was reminiscent of my grandmother's kitchen.
The smell was reminiscent of my grandmother's kitchen.
His style is reminiscent of the great jazz singers.
His style is reminiscent of the great jazz singers.
Grammar Patterns
be reminiscent ((of sth./sb.)) to make you remember a particular person, event, or thing The smell was reminiscent of my grandmother's kitchen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: evocative, suggestive
Etymology
From Latin 'reminiscens', present participle of 'reminisci' (to remember).
Memory Tips
If something is 'reminiscent' of the past, it makes you 'reminisce'.