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alluded to

ADJECTIVE

implied

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hidden implicit indirect latent lurking tacit unspoken

STRONG

adumbrated connoted figured foreshadowed indicated inferred insinuated intended involved meant occult parallel signified suggested symbolized understood unsaid

WEAK

allusive constructive indicative inferential inherent perceptible potential significative tacitly assumed undeclared unexpressed unuttered wordless

Antonyms

STRONGEST

explicit open

WEAK

explicated expressed stated

ADJECTIVE

tacit

Synonyms

STRONGEST

implicit implied indirect unspoken

WEAK

allusive assumed hinted at inarticulate inferred intimated silent suggested undeclared understood unexpressed unsaid unstated unvoiced wordless

Antonyms

STRONGEST

stated

WEAK

explicit express

Example Sentences

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Stanley Kubrick’s 1971 film is directly alluded to on the walls of one of Renton’s nightclub haunts, which are decorated like the Korova Milkbar.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

These advertisements depicted the devil as a snake or alluded to him and his role in the Book of Genesis.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

West Ham's joint-chair Daniel Kretinsky alluded to the opposition to Brady as he praised her work at the club.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

In an address to fellow Mexican diplomats, the newly minted foreign minister alluded to the atmosphere of global tumult, without naming those responsible.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Cyril suspected that the discussion of bad taste alluded to his loud pants.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner

alluded to

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