Evocative Meaning
/ɪˈvɒk.ə.tɪv/Definition, CEFR level C2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjThat evokes (brings to mind) a memory, mood, idea, feeling, or image; redolent or reminiscent.
Sentence Examples
The gentle purr of the turtle dove is an evocative sound of summer.
It's such an evocative metaphor.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ melody reminded everyone of rainy afternoons in Paris.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Her paintings are highly ____, bringing back strong memories of her childhood home.
Word Origin & History
From Latin ēvocātīvus (“pertaining to summoning”). By surface analysis, evoke + -ative.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Using loose but evocative language, one might say that player 2 is threatening to play R' if player 1 plays R."
— 1992, Robert Gibbons, A Primer in Game Theory, Prentice-Hall, page 127f.:
"Imperfect themes aside, what the first Zootopia had going for it was its gorgeous animation and evocative character design. From the clever visual worldbuilding of its city to the lush colors and textures of a nighttime chase through the Rainforest District, Zootopia was part of a wave of projects that proved CG animation could have the same depth and expressivity as a classic hand-drawn film."
— 2025 November 25, Caroline Siede, “Zootopia 2 is a stagnant sequel with one stellar subplot”, in AV Club:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ melody reminded everyone of rainy afternoons in Paris.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Her paintings are highly ____, bringing back strong memories of her childhood home.