evocative

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- \i-ˈvä-kə-tiv\
- /ɪˈvɒk.ə.tɪv/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \i-ˈvä-kə-tiv\

Definitions of evocative word

noun evocative Bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind. 1
adjective evocative evoking: impressions, etc. 1
adjective evocative reminiscent of sth 1
adjective evocative If you describe something as evocative, you mean that it is good or interesting because it produces pleasant memories, ideas, emotions, and responses in people. 0
adjective evocative tending or serving to evoke 0
adjective evocative tending to evoke a reaction or response, esp. an emotional one 0

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Parts of speech for Evocative

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Evocative

evocative popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for evocative

adjective evocative

reminiscent — awakening memories of something similar; suggestive (usually followed by of): His style of writing is reminiscent of Melville's.
suggestive — that suggests; referring to other thoughts, persons, etc.: His recommendation was suggestive of his boss's thinking.
redolent — having a pleasant odor; fragrant.
haunting — remaining in the consciousness; not quickly forgotten: haunting music; haunting memories.
graphic — giving a clear and effective picture; vivid: a graphic account of an earthquake.

All 5 Synonyms of evocative

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