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reminiscently

/ˌrɛm.ɪˈnɪs.ənt.li/
rem · i · nis · cent · ly
Adjective:reminiscent
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• adverb

1

In a manner marked by, indulging in, or expressing nostalgia or the recollection of past experiences.

Example

"The retired professor smiled reminiscently as she flipped through the old photographs from her early days at the university."

2

In a way that suggests, evokes, or calls to mind something else.

Example

"The young composer structured the symphony's opening movement reminiscently of early Romantic masters."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'reminiscent' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', ultimately tracing back to the Latin verb 'reminisci' ('to remember or recall to mind').

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