REMINISCENT


Meaning of REMINISCENT in English

I. | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷|nis ə nt adjective

Etymology: Latin reminiscent-, reminiscens, present participle of reminisci to recall to mind, remember, from re- + -minisci (from the root of ment-, mens mind) — more at mind

1. : of the character of or relating to reminiscence ; also : having or marked by reminiscence of something previously known or experienced

some other state of existence of which we have been previously conscious and are now reminiscent — William Hamilton †1856

2. : given to or indulging in reminiscences : characterized by reminiscing : abounding in reminiscences

reminiscent old men

a reminiscent mood

a reminiscent essay

3. : that reminds one of something previously seen or known : suggestive

dignity and elegance reminiscent of powdered ladies and gentlemen of the eighteenth century — American Guide Series: New Hampshire

II. noun

( -s )

: a relater of reminiscences

Webster's New International English Dictionary.      Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster.