remindful

[ ri-mahynd-fuhl ]

adjective

1. reviving memory of something; reminiscent.
2. retaining memory of something; mindful.

remindful

/ rɪˈmaɪndfʊl /

adjective

1. serving to remind
2. postpositive bearing in mind; mindful

Word History and Origins

Origin of remindful¹

First recorded in 1800–10; remind + -ful

Example Sentences

Lack of protection for Stafford was only one of the issues in a loss that was remindful of last seasons’ 28-16 defeat to the Tennessee Titans, a loss that started a three-game losing streak.

From Los Angeles Times

The outrage at the NBA is more than a little remindful of that.

From Washington Post

They said the comment was remindful of a time “when the infamous Boss Tweed doled out jobs in New York City government to his friends in Tammany Hall.”

From Washington Post

Such dominance was remindful of the nearby Connecticut women’s basketball champions, who were celebrating with a victory parade of their own Wednesday night in Storrs.

From New York Times

“This is remindful of the old-timey quilting bees of another day,” he said.

From Washington Times

Related Words

• evocative
• expressive
• intriguing
• redolent
• reminiscent
• symbolic