Reminiscence
A personal memory or the act of recalling past experiences, often with nostalgia.
nounReminiscence
A personal memory or the act of recalling past experiences, often with nostalgia.
nounImagine This
Imagine opening a dusty attic trunk and catching a familiar scent; each old photograph triggers a vivid memory of a long-ago moment, making you relive it for a heartbeat.
Sounds Like
reh-MIN-uh-suhns
Looks Like
resembles the words reminisce and reminiscent
Remember This
Reminiscence implies nostalgic, sentiment-laden recollection of specific past events, not just any memory. It is often used in literary or reflective contexts.
Other Forms
Connect With
memory, recollection, nostalgia, remembrance, recall
Note
Remembrance is related but broader. Reminiscence is typically a specific remembered moment or a sequence of moments; it can be singular or plural.