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evocative

Pronunciation: /ɪˈvɒk.ə.tɪv/

The English word “evocative” has 1 meaning listed here.

adjective

  1. That evokes (brings to mind) a memory, mood, idea, feeling, or image; redolent or reminiscent.

Etymology

From Latin ēvocātīvus (“pertaining to summoning”). By surface analysis, evoke + -ative.

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