alluded

American  

[uh-loo-did] / əˈlu dɪd /

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.

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verb

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

Etymology

Origin of alluded

allude ( def. ) + -ed ²

Example Sentences

As Walcott alluded to, Rogers was not merely a goal threat in Sunday's 3-2 win, despite registering five of Villa's seven attempts.

From BBC

Government officials alluded to potential longevity benefits for women taking hormone therapy, such as a decreased risk of heart disease and cognitive decline.

From The Wall Street Journal

Sharing a clip from her single Hello on Instagram, the 33-year-old alluded to starting over after her last chapter.

From BBC

U.S. officials on Thursday alluded to some tougher tactics behind the scenes.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From The Wall Street Journal