ALLUSIVE Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word allusive. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for ALLUSIVE
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suggestive | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • tending to suggest or imply • (usually followed by `of') pointing out or revealing clearly • tending to suggest something improper or indecent | ||||||||
elusive | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • difficult to describe • skillful at eluding capture • difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze • making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe | ||||||||
evocative | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • serving to bring to mind | ||||||||
figurative | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • (used of the meanings of words or text) not literal; using figures of speech adjective satellite • consisting of or forming human or animal figures | ||||||||
metaphorical | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • expressing one thing in terms normally denoting another | ||||||||
symbolic | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • relating to or using or proceeding by means of symbols • using symbolism adjective satellite • serving as a visible symbol for something abstract | ||||||||
hinting | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • an indirect suggestion • a slight indication • a slight but appreciable amount • a just detectable amount • an indication of potential opportunity verb • drop a hint; intimate by a hint |