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

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

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

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During the investigation, Gillespie alluded to methods he used to contact children, and law enforcement found other evidence regarding his contacts with children, the attorney general’s statement said.

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He also alluded to possibly running for an unconstitutional third term, noting that his health would need to be “good” to run.

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

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