What does reminiscence mean?
Reminiscence means An act of remembering long-past experiences, especially positive or pleasant ones, often fondly..
Reminiscence
/ˌɹɛm.əˈnɪs.əns/ · noun
Meaning
An act of remembering long-past experiences, especially positive or pleasant ones, often fondly..
Definitions by Sense
- An act of remembering long-past experiences, especially positive or pleasant ones, often fondly.
- A mental image thus remembered.
Example Sentences
Here was my chance. I took the old man aside, and two or three glasses of Old Crow launched him into reminiscence.
Fogel, working with a script by the journalist Kerry Howley, follows Winner from the age of nine to the aftermath of her plea, and organizes the movie around voice-over reminiscences by Reality (the character is played by Emilia Jones).
Synonyms for reminiscence
Antonyms for reminiscence
Related Words
Word Forms
- reminiscences
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for reminiscence?
Common synonyms include recall, recollection.
What is the opposite of reminiscence?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use reminiscence in a sentence?
Here was my chance. I took the old man aside, and two or three glasses of Old Crow launched him into reminiscence.
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