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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The perfumes are evocative of Lisa’s travels, including a French Clary Sage and Hawaiian Plumeria.
—Kara Nesvig, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2024
Equally, the lotus can be evocative of desire and intimacy, drawing a bee to drink from its nectar.
—Archana Venkatesan, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2024
His highly evocative line illustrations chart the genesis of his designs.
—Jordan Riefe, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 July 2024
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
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Kara Nesvig, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2024
Equally, the lotus can be evocative of desire and intimacy, drawing a bee to drink from its nectar.
—Archana Venkatesan, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2024
His highly evocative line illustrations chart the genesis of his designs.
—Jordan Riefe, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 July 2024
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
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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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