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Definition of evocative

evocative

/ɪˈvɑːkətɪv/
e · voc · a · tive
Adverb:evocatively
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evocative Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind, especially in a vivid or moving way.

Example

"The smell of fresh pine needles is deeply evocative of winter holidays in the mountains."

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• Rhymes for evocative

• Nearby Words

evisceration
evite
evocation
evocative
evocatively
evocatrix
evoke

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from French 'évocatif' or derived directly from the Latin stem 'evocat-', the past participle of 'evocare' meaning 'to call forth or summon' (from 'e-' meaning 'out' and 'vocare' meaning 'to call').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Evocative. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/evocative
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