adjective
evocative
ih-VAH-kuh-tiv/ɪˈvɑːkətɪv/
Bringing strong memories, images, or feelings to mind.
The weathered photograph is evocative of bright days by the sea.
Etymology
The underlying image is of calling something forth. Something evocative figuratively summons images, memories, or feelings into awareness, rather than merely describing them.
In context
to me this combination is more evocative of him than his real portrait all these scents and the memories associated with them are part of my olfactory repertoire
More examples
- She chose an evocative title.
- The music’s evocative rhythms brought the journey back to him.
- The novel contains evocative descriptions of the harbor.
Forms
evocative · more evocative · most evocative
evoke verb — bring a feeling or memory to mind
Similar words
- suggestive
- Suggestive brings something to mind; evocative often stirs richer memories or feelings.
- poignant
- Poignant creates a strong emotional response, often sadness; evocative can stir any vivid association.