suggestive
Americanadjective
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that suggests; referring to other thoughts, persons, etc..
His recommendation was suggestive of his boss's thinking.
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rich in suggestions or ideas.
a suggestive critical essay.
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evocative; presented partially rather than in detail.
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that suggests or implies something improper or indecent; risqué;
suggestive remarks.
adjective
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conveying a hint (of something)
this painting is suggestive of a hot summer day
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tending to suggest something improper or indecent
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able or liable to suggest an idea, plan, etc
Usage
What are other ways to say suggestive? Something that is suggestive refers to other thoughts or persons. Do you know when to use suggestive over its synonyms expressive, meaningful, and significant? Find out on Thesaurus.com.
Other Word Forms
- nonsuggestive adjective
- nonsuggestively adverb
- nonsuggestiveness noun
- presuggestive adjective
- suggestively adverb
- suggestiveness noun
- unsuggestive adjective
- unsuggestively adverb
- unsuggestiveness noun
Etymology
Origin of suggestive
Example Sentences
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"I'm going to be honest, the next day I woke up very stiff, you know, and that's very suggestive of that force, that whiplash kind of force."
From BBC
A month later, Kennedy backtracked on these remarks, saying “The causative association between Tylenol given in pregnancy … is not sufficient to say it definitely caused autism, but it is very suggestive.”
From Salon
Also evident here is his preternatural gift for widescreen compositions, as he uses negative space to suggestive effect and often incorporates telling details at the edges of the frame.
His book reveals the amazing transformation of a young man into a fully formed writer, endowed with a concise yet suggestive style.
The evidence for both near-death experiences and childhood memories of previous lives is persuasive in terms of the credibility of the sources and verified facts, but much of it is strongly suggestive instead of dispositive.
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