allusive

[ uh-loo-siv ]
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adjective
  1. having reference to something implied or inferred; containing, abounding in, or characterized by allusions.

  2. Obsolete. metaphorical; symbolic; figurative.

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Origin of allusive

1
First recorded in 1595–1605; allus(ion) + -ive

Other words from allusive

  • al·lu·sive·ly, adverb
  • al·lu·sive·ness, noun
  • un·al·lu·sive, adjective
  • un·al·lu·sive·ly, adverb
  • un·al·lu·sive·ness, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for allusive

allusive

/ (əˈluːsɪv) /


adjective
  1. containing or full of allusions

Derived forms of allusive

  • allusively, adverb
  • allusiveness, noun

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