reminisced

Meanings

• Verb

  To remember and reflect on past experiences or events with fondness and nostalgia.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with reminisced
reminisced , reminiscence , reminiscent , consented

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Variants

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reminisce , reminisced , reminiscer , reminiscers , reminisces , reminiscing

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'reminiscere', meaning 'to remember again'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'reminisced' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

2. The act of reminiscing can help improve mental health and well-being by reducing stress and anxiety and boosting mood and self-esteem.

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Related Concepts

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1. Nostalgia: A sentimental longing for the past, often accompanied by fond memories and a sense of loss.

2. Memory: The ability to recall past experiences or information.

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Quotes

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1. Ray pauses to point out the Whisky a Go Go, on Sunset Boulevard, and "reminisces" about the night Elvis Presley went there to see the Kinks play.

   - David Wild,{it}Rolling Stone{/it},13 May 1993

2. We had apple fritters, roast chicken, an enormous lunch, with Mrs. Truman talkative, easy, and the President "reminiscing" and telling jokes.

   - Lady Bird Johnson,2 Sept. 1965,,{"source"=>"{it}A White House Diary{/it}", "aqdate"=>"1970"}

3. When relatives "reminisce" about my great-grandfather, they almost always precede it with some reference to his affection for me.

   - Donna Tartt,{it}Harper's{/it},July 1992

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Culture

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The term 'reminisced' is often used in literature and music to convey a sense of nostalgia and longing for the past. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel 'The Great Gatsby', the character Nick Carraway reminisces about his past experiences with Gatsby and Daisy.

How to Memorize "reminisced"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a scene or experience from the past that you want to remember. Close your eyes and imagine every detail, from the sights and sounds to the smells and emotions.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'reminisced' with a strong image or memory. For example, you might associate it with the smell of your grandmother's cooking or the feeling of sand between your toes at the beach.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use a mnemonic device to help remember the meaning of 'reminisced'. For example, you might remember it as 'reminiscence', or 'recalling memories with fondness'.

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