Definition of REMINISCENT

reminiscent

Plural: reminiscents

Adjective Satellite

  • serving to bring to mind; - Wilder Hobson

Adj

  • Of, or relating to reminiscence.
  • Suggestive of an earlier event or times.
  • Tending to bring some memory etc. to mind (followed by of)
  • Remembering; undergoing reminiscence.

Noun

  • One who is addicted to indulging, narrating, or recording reminiscences.

Examples

  • That painting is very reminiscent of Picasso's later work.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin reminīscēns, present participle of reminīscor (“remember”), from re- (“again”) + min-, base of me-min-isse (“to remember, think over”), akin to mens (“mind”); see mental, mind, etc.

Scrabble Score: 15

reminiscent: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
reminiscent: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
reminiscent: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

reminiscent: valid Words With Friends Word