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Word: Evocative
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
mid 17th century: from Latin evocativus, from evocat- ‘called forth’, from the verb evocare (see evoke)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɪˈvɒkətɪv
Dialects: British English
Definition:
bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind
Short Definition:bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind
Examples:- powerfully evocative lyrics
- the building's cramped interiors are highly evocative of past centuries
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