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evocative

adj.
C1 Advanced US //ɪˈvɑkətɪv// UK //ɪvˈɒkətˌɪv// evoca·tive

adj. making you think of or feel a strong memory, image, or emotion. It describes something that brings a clear picture to your mind.

adj. bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind. Often used to describe sensory experiences like smells, sounds, or artistic works that trigger a powerful emotional response.


SIMPLE

The old song was very evocative of my childhood.

CONTEXTUAL

The author's evocative descriptions of the seaside made me feel like I was actually standing on the beach.

COMPLEX

The museum's latest exhibition uses evocative lighting and ambient soundscapes to transport visitors back to the bustling streets of Victorian London.

Synonyms
Origin

From Latin ēvocātīvus (“pertaining to summoning”). By surface analysis, evoke + -ative.

Usage

Commonly followed by the preposition 'of' to indicate the specific memory or feeling being triggered.

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