indicative
adjective
showing, signifying, or pointing out; expressive or suggestive (usually followed byof ).
indicatively
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a word derived from
indicative.
Example Sentences
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“I wanted to make something that was indicatively New York,” she said.
From New York Times ● Jun. 1, 2022
“Guess they’ll need a little help, so I asked Sassoon to come over––” Pardaloe jerked his head indicatively toward the front.
From Nan of Music Mountain by N. C. (Newell Convers) Wyeth
And Miss Craydocke nodded up, indicatively, toward the two girl-figures just visible by their draperies in a nook of rock beyond and above the benches.
From A Summer in Leslie Goldthwaite's Life. by A. D. T. (Adeline Dutton Train) Whitney
"Oh, with these cloisters, one shouldn't complain," said she, glancing indicatively round.
From My Friend Prospero by Henry Harland
She glanced indicatively down the lawn, in the direction of Peter's retreating tweeds.
From The Cardinal's Snuff-Box by Henry Harland
