suggestive
[ suhg-jes-tiv, suh- ]
/ səgˈdʒɛs tɪv, sə- /
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adjective
that suggests; referring to other thoughts, persons, etc.: His recommendation was suggestive of his boss's thinking.
rich in suggestions or ideas: a suggestive critical essay.
evocative; presented partially rather than in detail.
that suggests or implies something improper or indecent; risqué; suggestive remarks.
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suggestive
/ (səˈdʒɛstɪv) /
adjective
(postpositive foll by of) conveying a hint (of something)this painting is suggestive of a hot summer day
tending to suggest something improper or indecent
able or liable to suggest an idea, plan, etc
Derived forms of suggestive
suggestively, adverbsuggestiveness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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