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allusive

 
Dictionary: al·lu·sive   (ə-lū'sĭv) pronunciation
 
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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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The adjective has one meaning:

Meaning #1: characterized by indirect references

 
 
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