Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

evocative-description

Noun

/ɪˈvɒkə.tɪv dɪˈskrɪp.ʃən/

Definition

An evocative description is a type of language that is rich and vivid, designed to bring strong images and feelings to mind.

Examples

The evocative description of the sunset made it feel as if the reader were witnessing the beauty firsthand.
Her evocative descriptions of the forest evoked a sense of peace and tranquility.
In his novel, the author’s evocative descriptions brought the characters and settings to life.

Meaning

The purpose of an evocative description is to create emotional responses in the reader, allowing them to visualize and experience the scene or subject being described.