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reminiscent

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/ˌrɛmɪˈnɪsənt/ · rem-in-i-scent

tending to remind one of something; evocative.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

tending to remind one of something; evocative.

کسی چیز کی یاد دلانے والا؛ یادگار۔

یادگار

yaadgaar

Synonyms

evocativesuggestivereminiscentیادگاریاد دلانے والاتاریخی

Antonyms

forgetfulobliviousunrecognizableبھولنے والانادان

Common Collocations

  • reminiscent of childhood
  • reminiscent of the past
  • reminiscent memories

Example Sentences

The song was reminiscent of my childhood summers.

یہ گانا میرے بچپن کی گرمیوں کی یاد دلاتا ہے۔

Yeh gana mere bachpan ki garmiyon ki yaad dilata hai.

Her smile was reminiscent of her mother’s.

اس کی مسکراہٹ اپنی والدہ کی یاد دلاتی تھی۔

Us ki muskurahat apni walida ki yaad dilati thi.

The old photographs are reminiscent of a bygone era.

پرانے تصاویر ماضی کے ایک دور کی یاد دلاتی ہیں۔

Purane tasaveer mazi ke aik dor ki yaad dilati hain.

Easily Confused With

reminiscent:Reminiscent relates to recalling memories, while 'reminisce' is the act of indulging in those memories.

Word Family

reminisce
verbیاد کرنا
reminiscence
nounیادیں

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'remind' in reminiscent.

Picture an old photo album that brings back memories.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

یاد سے مہکتا ہے میرا دل کا کوی بستان، ہر بہار میں تیری یاد کا ہے موسم بہار۔

Yaad se mehakta hai mera dil ka koi bustaan, Har bahaar mein teri yaad ka hai mausam bahaar.

My heart's garden blooms from memories, In every spring, it is the season of your memory.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

یادیں کبھی مٹ نہیں سکتیں۔

Yaadein kabhi mit nahi sakti.

Memories can never be erased.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "reminiscens" — remembering

First known use: 17th century

The word 'reminiscent' originates from the Latin 'reminiscens', which means 'to remember'. It has evolved into its current form, retaining its association with the act of recalling the past.