reminisce

[ rem-uh-nis ]

Part of Speech verb

Origin + Etymology

early 19th century; back-formation from reminiscence, from the late Latin reminiscentia, from the Latin reminisci "remember"

Synonyms

look back remind bethink cite recall

Antonyms

disregard forget ignore neglect repress

Definition

to recall past experiences, events, etc.; indulge in reminiscence

Example

A) Whenever she is alone, she begins to reminisce on her past relationship. B) I do not like to reminisce on the past because it makes me too sad.

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[ aw-spish-uhs ]

favored by fortune; prosperous; fortunate

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[ mel-uh-druh-mat-ik ]

exaggerated and emotional or sentimental; sensational or sensationalized; overdramatic

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[ wist-fuhl ]

characterized by melancholy or longing

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[ noh-et-ik ]

of or relating to the mind

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[ yoo-fuh-nee ]

agreeableness of sound; pleasing effect to the ear, especially a pleasant sounding or harmonious combination or succession of words

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[ broo-muhl ]

wintry

mammonism

[ mam-uh-niz-uhm ]

the greedy pursuit of riches

effusive

[ ih-fyoo-siv ]

unduly demonstrative; lacking reserve