Definition

In a way that brings back memories or reminds one of something from the past.

Example

She spoke reminiscently about her childhood adventures in the countryside.

Conversation

Do you remember our summer road trip from years ago?

Of course! It was so much fun and reminiscently chaotic at times.

Right? I still laugh about that time we got lost for hours.

Yeah, those memories always make me smile.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Reminiscently → It is formed from "reminiscent" (from Latin "reminiscens", meaning remembering) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "reminiscently" means in a manner that evokes memories or reminds one of something.

Memory Tip

Think of 'remembering' ('reminiscent') and how the '-ly' makes it describe a way of doing something. So, reminiscently means doing something in a way that brings back memories.

Visually Confused Words