reminiscence — a story told about a past event remembered by the narrator; the enjoyable recollection of past events
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a story told about a past event remembered by the narrator; the enjoyable recollection of past events
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌreməˈnɪsəns/
Korean meaning: 회상, 추억, 회고담
Korean pronunciation: 레미**니**센스
Example Sentences
- Grandma's reminiscences about her youth always include at least three handsome suitors and a dancing scandal.
- The old professor's reminiscences of his student days revealed he was once quite the troublemaker.
- Her reminiscence of the wedding day was interrupted by her husband's loud snoring.
reminiscence
NOUN//ˌreməˈnɪsəns//
a story told about a past event remembered by the narrator; the enjoyable recollection of past events
Grandma sharing cherished old memories
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어에서 온 단어로 '다시 마음에 떠올리다'는 뜻입니다. 마치 마음속 기억 저장소에서 소중한 추억을 꺼내어 다시 음미하는 것과 같습니다.
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📝Examples
“Grandma's reminiscences about her youth always include at least three handsome suitors and a dancing scandal.”
“The old professor's reminiscences of his student days revealed he was once quite the troublemaker.”
“Her reminiscence of the wedding day was interrupted by her husband's loud snoring.”
“The author's reminiscence captured the essence of a bygone era.”
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