evocative

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective serving to bring to mind; - Wilder Hobson

Etymology

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

In classic literature

Synonyms

redolent, remindful, reminiscent, resonant

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