reminiscent
gb/ɹˌɛmənˈɪsənt/ us/ɹˌɛmənˈɪsənt/
C1
English
emlékeztető, nosztalgikus
C1
1
emlékeztető
B2
Usage pattern:
[something] is reminiscent (of) [something/someone]
The music is reminiscent of late-90s pop.
A zene a kilencvenes évek végi popzenére emlékeztet.
Her voice was faintly reminiscent of her mother’s.
A hangja halványan az anyjáéra emlékeztetett.
The hotel lobby felt reminiscent of an old movie set.
Learner examples
This smell is reminiscent of my childhood.
Ez az illat a gyerekkoromra emlékeztet.
The painting is reminiscent of Monet.
A festmény Monet-ra emlékeztet.
Common mistake:
Learners often say *reminiscent to*; in modern English it is usually *reminiscent of*.
Meaning
reminding you of something else
Collocations
reminiscent of
|highly reminiscent of
|strongly reminiscent of
|faintly reminiscent of
|strangely reminiscent of
|reminiscent smell
|reminiscent style
|reminiscent tone
|reminiscent scene
|reminiscent melody
Synonyms
evocative (Often suggests it creates a strong feeling or image.)
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suggestive (Emphasizes hinting at or calling something to mind.)
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similar (More general; may not imply memory or association.)
Antonyms
different (Not like the other thing in relevant ways.)
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dissimilar (More formal way to say 'not alike'.)
Themes
describing_things
|memory
|comparison
Definition
If something is reminiscent, it makes you think of something else.
Having qualities that make you think of something else; similar in a way that brings another thing to mind.
C1
2
nosztalgikus
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone] is reminiscent (about [something])
After dinner, my grandfather became reminiscent and told stories from the war.
Vacsora után a nagyapám nosztalgikus hangulatba került, és történeteket mesélt a háborúról.
She was in a reminiscent mood on her last day at the office.
Az irodában töltött utolsó napján nosztalgikus hangulatban volt.
They spent the evening reminiscent about their university days.
Learner examples
He is reminiscent about his school years.
Nosztalgiával gondol az iskolás éveire.
I feel reminiscent when I see old photos.
Nosztalgikusnak érzem magam, amikor régi fotókat látok.
Common mistake:
This sense describes a person’s mood or habit; it is different from 'remembering' a specific fact.
Meaning
inclined to talk about the past
Collocations
feel reminiscent
|become reminiscent
|a reminiscent mood
|reminiscent stories
|reminiscent conversation
|reminiscent about old times
|reminiscent about college
|grow reminiscent
|suddenly reminiscent
|quietly reminiscent
Synonyms
nostalgic (Usually implies a longing or affectionate sadness about the past.)
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reflective (More about thoughtful consideration, not necessarily personal memories.)
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reminiscing (Directly emphasizes recalling and talking about memories.)
Antonyms
forgetful (Not able to recall past events or information.)
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forward-looking (Focused on the future rather than the past.)
Themes
memory
|emotions
|conversation
Definition
If someone is reminiscent, they often think or talk about the past.
Often remembering, thinking about, or talking about past experiences, especially in a warm or reflective way.
Grammar
Dictionary form
reminiscent
IPA
GB/ɹˌɛmənˈɪsənt/
US/ɹˌɛmənˈɪsənt/
Syllables & stress
re - min - is - cent (4 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (is)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: reminiscent
Expressions
reminiscent of
1/ɹˌɛmənˈɪsənt əv/
fixed phrase
makes you think of something
It is similar to something and reminds you of it.
Examples
- The sauce is reminiscent of what we ate in Naples.
- His jokes are reminiscent of old sitcoms.
- The color palette is reminiscent of early Picasso.
Learner examples
- This song is reminiscent of summer.
- Her handwriting is reminiscent of her father’s.