SUGGESTIVE

suggestive

(adjective) tending to suggest something improper or indecent; “a suggestive nod”; “suggestive poses”

implicative, suggestive

(adjective) tending to suggest or imply; “artifacts suggestive of an ancient society”; “an implicative statement”

indicative, indicatory, revelatory, significative, suggestive

(adjective) (usually followed by ‘of’) pointing out or revealing clearly; “actions indicative of fear”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Adjective

suggestive (comparative more suggestive, superlative most suggestive)

Tending to suggest or imply.

Suggesting romance, sex, etc.; risqué.

Relating to hypnotic suggestion.

Source: Wiktionary


Sug*gest"ive, a.

Definition: Containing a suggestion, hint, or intimation.

– Sug*gest"ive*ly, adv.

– Sug*gest"ive*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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6 November 2024

SEARCHINGLY

(adverb) in a searching manner; “‘Are you really happy with him,’ asked her mother, gazing at Vera searchingly”


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