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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

invocative

/ɪˈvɒkətɪv/ adjective · British & US
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What does invocative mean?

adjective

Invocative refers to something that is intended to evoke a strong emotional response or to call upon a particular feeling or attitude. It can also describe a word or phrase that is used to invoke a deity or a higher power.

Example

"The poet's invocative language in the opening stanzas set the tone for the rest of the poem, evoking a sense of wonder and awe."

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