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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Nude celebrates the uncovered human form, Parallels features the photography by Mike Wilkes, while Eyes, and Hair showcase the most evocative features of the body.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 14 Aug. 2024
Debate has persisted as to the meaning behind his lyrics, but the bitterness in John's vocal is unambiguously evocative.
—and Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 13 Aug. 2024
Coco Gauff Coco Gauff kept the patriotic theme going with her red and blue nail art, incorporating star decals evocative of the American flag.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 6 Aug. 2024
But with the Netflix series, the reenactments have been more evocative.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 31 July 2024
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Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 14 Aug. 2024
Debate has persisted as to the meaning behind his lyrics, but the bitterness in John's vocal is unambiguously evocative.
—and Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 13 Aug. 2024
Coco Gauff Coco Gauff kept the patriotic theme going with her red and blue nail art, incorporating star decals evocative of the American flag.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 6 Aug. 2024
But with the Netflix series, the reenactments have been more evocative.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 31 July 2024
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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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