reminiscent

/ˌɹɛməˈnɪsnt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: reminiscents

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Of, or relating to reminiscence.

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Suggestive of an earlier event or times.

Adjective

Examples

It was reminiscent of the rallies held by Adolph Hitler during the 1930s-1940s before adoring crowds in Nazi Germany. At many of these Nazi rallies, the German participants swore personal allegiance to their nation’s leader-Adolph Hitler over and above their own Nation-Germany.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

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

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “reminiscent” mean?

Of, or relating to reminiscence.

Is “reminiscent” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.