Words To Evoke Emotions

5 words in this vocabulary list

noun the act of bringing or recalling a feeling, memory, or image to mind

adjective relating to the act of evoking or summoning something

  • The artist's painting was a masterful evocation of the natural landscape.
  • Her poem was a beautiful evocation of her feelings towards her hometown.
  • The movie was an evocation of all the best parts of the 80s.
  • His speech was an evocation of the power of unity and collaboration.

adjective describing or bringing about a strong emotional response or vivid image

  • The artist's use of color and light in the painting was incredibly evocative.
  • The movie was so evocative, it made me cry.
  • That song is so evocative, it gives me all the feels.
  • The writer's evocative language painted a vivid picture in the reader's mind.

verb to bring or recall to the conscious mind; elicit or draw out

  • The artist's use of color and light in the painting helps evoke a sense of tranquility.
  • The movie scene really evoked some strong emotions in me.
  • That song always evokes memories of my high school days.
  • The smell of fresh-baked cookies can evoke feelings of nostalgia and comfort.

adjective evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret; deeply moving

  • The novel ended with a poignant scene that left the readers in tears.
  • The movie was so poignant, it really hit me in the feels.
  • That song is so poignant, it's giving me all the feels.
  • The artist's use of color in the painting created a poignant atmosphere.

adjective serving to bring to mind something in the past; suggestive of something else

  • The architecture of the new building is reminiscent of the classical style of the ancient Roman temples.
  • The smell of freshly baked cookies is reminiscent of my grandma's house.
  • The new song is reminiscent of the old school hip-hop beats.
  • The way she smiled was reminiscent of a ray of sunshine breaking through the clouds.