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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Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 4 July 2024
An evocative mystery within a murder masterfully crafted by showrunner Issa López.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 3 July 2024
Each piece is meticulously handcrafted by master artisans reflecting the utmost quality and evocative beauty.
—Thomas Waller, WWD, 28 June 2024
Paris Peterson’s production design puts real-life families’ décor to evocative use, and the costumes, by Kimberly Odenthal, are a smart mix of parental celebratory and rebellious teen whatever.
—Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 May 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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