significative

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He used the word which was significative beyond any thing that entered his imagination.

From The Allen House by Arthur, T. S. (Timothy Shay)

These sculptures of St. Zeno are, however, quite quiet and tame compared with those of St. Michele of Pavia, which are designed also in a somewhat gloomier mood; significative, as I think, of indigestion.

From The Stones of Venice, Volume I (of 3) by Ruskin, John

Nor was it necessarily significative of friendliness; it could express hatred and the determination to see no more of another.

From Works of Lucian of Samosata — Volume 02 by Fowler, F. G. (Francis George)

The second class may be termed significative, being imposed to distinguish their bearers from others by some quality.

From St. Peter, His Name and His Office As set forth in holy scripture by Allies, Thomas W.

They have likewise a great many significative compositions in their verses.

From Complete Works of Plutarch — Volume 3: Essays and Miscellanies by Plutarch