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evocative

Pronunciation: /ɪˈvɒkətɪv/

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Definition of evocative

adjective

  • bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind:powerfully evocative lyrics the building’s cramped interiors are highly evocative of past centuries

Derivatives

evocatively

adverb

evocativeness

noun

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Latin evocativus, from evocat- 'called forth', from the verb evocare (see evoke)

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