evocative
adjective
evoc·a·tive
i-ˈvä-kə-tiv 
: evoking or tending to evoke an especially emotional response
settings … so evocative that they bring tears to the eyes—
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evocatively
adverb
evocativeness
noun
Examples of evocative in a Sentence
He wrote a powerful and evocative biography.
the Italian-American restaurant is decorated in a manner evocative of the charming outdoor cafés in Italy
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Riddle’s look was wholly evocative of the traditional tennis whites worn by professional players throughout history.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 16 Jan. 2025
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—Nel-Olivia Waga, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Located in the former Edificio Mihanovich—a 20-story Neoclassical building first constructed in 1928 and recently renovated by designed by Torrado Arquitectos and Fernanda Schuch Studios—the property and its 142 rooms and suites are evocative of the city’s yesteryear charm.
—Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2025
To its credit, the series’ action scenes are exactly as evocative as intended.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 9 Jan. 2025
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Julia Teti, WWD, 16 Jan. 2025
Cristina Mittermeier’s Photographic Journey Photographer, marine biologist, and conservationist Cristina Mittermeier presents HOPE, an evocative collection of images capturing humanity’s deep connection to nature.
—Nel-Olivia Waga, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Located in the former Edificio Mihanovich—a 20-story Neoclassical building first constructed in 1928 and recently renovated by designed by Torrado Arquitectos and Fernanda Schuch Studios—the property and its 142 rooms and suites are evocative of the city’s yesteryear charm.
—Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2025
To its credit, the series’ action scenes are exactly as evocative as intended.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 9 Jan. 2025
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evocative
adjective
evoc·a·tive
i-ˈväk-ət-iv
: having the power to evoke an especially emotional response
an evocative photograph
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