alluded

[uh-loo-did]

adjective

1. mentioned or referred to, especially casually or indirectly; aforesaid.

   Your article about the construction tender was misleading, as the alluded issues fall under the Department of Building Services, not the Department of Geological Survey.

2. suggested or hinted at.

   To intensify the plot, there's an alluded chemistry between the two that tests one's credulity, as she is a beautiful young student and he is a lean old man.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of allude.

Word History and Origins

Origin of alluded¹

allude ( def. ) + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Speaking at a news conference later in the day, the BOJ governor alluded to the difficulty the central bank faces in deciding rates.

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But he also alluded to tensions with unions after being elected mayor in 2005.

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She alluded to the increasing income opportunities afforded women players, even at the college level with NIL money.

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And it’s never alluded to that she doesn’t fully believe her own dogma.

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She alluded to it in a social media post , externalcelebrating her world player of the year award win, finishing her message with "lukewarm is no good".

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