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ALLUSIVE Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word allusive. (exact relations)
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

Alternatives for SUGGESTIVE

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