allusive

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(ə-lū'sĭv) pronunciation
adj.
Containing or characterized by indirect references: an allusive speech.

allusively al·lu'sive·ly adv.
allusiveness al·lu'sive·ness n.

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adjective

    Tending to bring a memory, mood, or image, for example, subtly or indirectly to mind: connotative, evocative, impressionistic, reminiscent, suggestive. See suggest.

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IN BRIEF: adv. - Characterized by indirect references..

pronunciation The book is densely and allusively argued, — http://www.amazon.com/Uncanny-Introduction-Nicholas-Royle/dp/0415966620

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