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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Through evocative visual flourishes that reflect a connection to Indigenous traditions, their household dynamic is observed with curiosity and compassion, yet always probing at the more peculiar ideologies at play in their interpersonal relationships.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
And the detail of Kelly’s description of the goings-on inside is wonderfully evocative of a style of living virtually lost to us.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 25 May 2025
Like most fiction, this scenario skips over very pertinent, albeit less evocative, details.
—Shazia Manus, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Period production and costume design (by Anthony Gasparro and Amy Roth, respectively) are instantly evocative of the era, while being careful never to distract with conspicuous kitsch.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2025
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Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
And the detail of Kelly’s description of the goings-on inside is wonderfully evocative of a style of living virtually lost to us.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 25 May 2025
Like most fiction, this scenario skips over very pertinent, albeit less evocative, details.
—Shazia Manus, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Period production and costume design (by Anthony Gasparro and Amy Roth, respectively) are instantly evocative of the era, while being careful never to distract with conspicuous kitsch.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for evocative
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“Evocative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/evocative. Accessed 1 Jun. 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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