Word Study
reminiscent
CIDE DICTIONARY
reminiscent, a. [L. reminiscens, -entis, p. pr. of reminisci to recall to mind, to recollect; pref. re- re + a word akin to mens mind, memini I remember. See Mind.].
Recalling to mind, or capable of recalling to mind; having remembrance; reminding one of something. [1913 Webster]
"Some other of existence of which we have been previously conscious, and are now reminiscent." [1913 Webster]
reminiscent, n.
One who is addicted to indulging, narrating, or recording reminiscences. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
reminiscent, adj.
1 (foll. by of) tending to remind one of or suggest.
2 concerned with reminiscence.
3 (of a person) given to reminiscing.
1 (foll. by of) tending to remind one of or suggest.
2 concerned with reminiscence.
3 (of a person) given to reminiscing.
Derivative
reminiscently adv.
THESAURUS
reminiscent
evocative, in retrospect, memoried, mindful, mnemonic, recalling, recollected, redolent, reexperienced, relived, remembered, remindful, restored, retentive, retrospective, revived, suggestive, suggestive ofFor further exploring for "reminiscent" in Webster Dictionary Online