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Synonyms & Similar Words
evocative
suggestive
reminiscent
redolent
allusive
impressionistic
vivid
descriptive
expressive
imaginative
creative
inventive
innovative
provocative
stirring
moving
poignant
powerful
haunting
memorable
arresting
striking
dramatic
impactful
effective
compelling
persuasive
convincing
poignant
emotive
affective
sensitive
perceptive
insightful
intuitive
Meaning of Evocative
The primary meaning of "evocative" is describing something that brings a strong image, feeling, or memory to mind.
Definitions
- Giving rise to a strong feeling, memory, or image in someone's mind
- * Suggesting something or having a particular quality or atmosphere without directly stating it
Etymology of Evocative
The word "evocative" comes from the Latin "evocare," which means "to call out" or "to summon," and the suffix "-ive," which forms an adjective indicating a tendency or capacity to perform a certain action.
Historically, the term has been used in English since the 17th century to describe something that elicits a strong emotional or sensory response.
Example Uses
- The evocative landscape painting reminded her of her childhood home.
- * The poet's evocative language transported the reader to another world.
- * The smell of freshly baked cookies was evocative of warm summer afternoons spent at her grandparents' house.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
unevocative
unremarkable
uninspiring
unimpressive
dull
bland
boring
mundane
ordinary
commonplace
forgettable
insignificant
inconsequential
irrelevant
unimportant
trivial
frivolous
superficial
vapid
hollow
empty
meaningless
nonsensical
absurd