REMINISCENTLY

reminiscently

(adverb) in a reminiscent manner; “she spoke reminiscently of her days in college”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

reminiscently (comparative more reminiscently, superlative most reminiscently)

In a reminiscent manner.

Source: Wiktionary


REMINISCENT

Rem`i*nis"cent (-sent), a. Etym: [L. reminiscens, -entis, p. pr. of reminisci to recall to mind, to recollect; pref.re- re + a word akin to mens mind, memini I remember. See Mind.]

Definition: Recalling to mind, or capable of recalling to mind; having remembrance; reminding one of something. Some other of existence of which we have been previously conscious, and are now reminiscent. Sir W. Hamilton.

Rem`i*nis"cent (rm`-ns"sent), n.

Definition: One who is addicted to indulging, narrating, or recording reminiscences.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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ENCYCLOPEDIA

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