Words For Memory And Nostalgia

noun an act of haunting or the state of being haunted

adjective causing an uneasy or fearful feeling; evoking a sense of dread or unease

• The haunting melody of the violin echoed through the concert hall.
• I can't shake off the haunting feeling that someone is watching me.
• That horror movie was so haunting, it gave me chills.
• The memories of that day still linger in her mind, haunting her dreams.

adjective having a pleasant smell; suggestive or evocative

• The aroma of the freshly baked bread was redolent of a French bakery.
• The smell of the flowers in the garden is so redolent, it reminds me of my grandma's house.
• The barbecue joint down the street is redolent of good times and great food.
• His speech was redolent with promises of a better future.