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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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

Israeli officials have alluded to covert operations during the war.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 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

The presentation alluded to "significantly higher transaction-based expenses."

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

During a May conference at Caltech honoring the visiting Niels Bohr, he alluded to the lightweight neutron while describing the disintegration of eight heavy targets, up to aluminum, by deuton bombardment.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

alluded to

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