reminiscent

reminiscent
[ˌremɪ'nɪsnt]
aggettivo

to be reminiscent of sb., sth. — ricordare qcn., qcs

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reminiscent /rɛmɪˈnɪsnt/
a.
1 reminiscent of, che richiama alla mente: The hotel's decor is reminiscent of an English country house, l'arredamento dell'albergo ricorda una casa di campagna inglese
2 che si abbandona ai ricordi: The old man became reminiscent, il vecchio si è abbandonato ai ricordi
a reminiscent smile, un sorriso pieno di ricordi □ to be in a reminiscent mood, essere in vena di ricordi.
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[ˌremɪ'nɪsnt]
aggettivo

to be reminiscent of sb., sth. — ricordare qcn., qcs


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