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evocatory

[/ɪˈvɒkətəri/ or /ɪˈvɑːkətɔːri/]
adjective
evocativo
1. Tending to evoke or call forth emotions, memories, or responses
The old photograph had an evocatory power that transported her back to childhood.
A fotografia antiga tinha um poder evocativo que a transportou de volta à infância.
2. Serving to summon or conjure up (especially in magical or spiritual contexts)
The ritual used evocatory words to summon the spirits.
O ritual usava palavras evocativas para invocar os espíritos.
Synonyms
evocativesuggestivereminiscentstimulating
Antonyms
suppressiveforgettableunimpressive

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
evocativo
Standard usage in contemporary Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
evocativo
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

evocatory power - poder evocativo
evocatory language - linguagem evocativa
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