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evocative

[/ɪˈvɒk.ə.tɪv/]
adjective
evocativo
1. Bringing strong, clear images or memories to mind; suggestive or reminiscent of something
The old photograph was evocative of her childhood memories.
A fotografia antiga era evocativa de suas memórias de infância.
2. Tending to elicit or inspire a particular emotional or imaginative response
The music was evocative and deeply moving.
A música era evocativa e profundamente comovente.
3. Serving to call up or suggest images, ideas, or feelings
Her evocative writing style transported readers to another world.
Seu estilo de escrita evocativo transportava os leitores para outro mundo.
Synonyms
suggestivereminiscentevocatoryatmosphericredolentemotive
Antonyms
mundaneuninspiringliteralunemotional

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
evocativo
Standard usage; also commonly used as 'que evoca' or 'sugestivo'
Portugal
evocativo
Standard usage; may also use 'sugestivo' or 'que traz à memória'
São Paulo
evocativo
Common in literary and artistic contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

evocative of the past
evocative atmosphere
evocative imagery
evocative power
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