Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

vaguely-reminiscent

Adjective

/ˈveɪɡli ˌrɛmɪˈnɪsənt/

Definition

Having a quality that brings to mind something in an unclear or indistinct way.

Examples

The old photograph was vaguely-reminiscent of my childhood.
Her voice was vaguely-reminiscent of someone I once knew.
The setting of the movie felt vaguely-reminiscent of a town I visited years ago.

Meaning

When something is vaguely-reminiscent, it evokes memories or impressions that are not fully formed or clear, leaving one with a sense of familiarity without specific details.