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suggestive

[suhg-jes-tiv, suh-] / səgˈdʒɛs tɪv, sə- /




Usage

What are other ways to say suggestive? The adjective suggestive implies an indirect or covert conveying of a meaning, sometimes mentally stimulating, sometimes verging on impropriety or indecency: a suggestive story or remark. Expressive suggests conveying, or being capable of conveying, a thought, intention, emotion, etc., in an effective or vivid manner: an expressive gesture. Meaningful and significant imply an underlying and unexpressed thought whose existence is plainly shown although its precise nature is left to conjecture. Meaningful implies a secret and intimate understanding between the persons involved: Meaningful looks passed between them. Significant suggests conveying important or hidden meaning: On hearing this statement, he gave the officers a significant glance. 

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Suggestive use is made of the sampled, amplified sounds of horses’ hooves, water dripping and ominous spoken passages from ’30s radio broadcasts.

From New York Times • Apr. 9, 2023

Suggestive of music played for close friends, or even for a lover, the nocturnes get an even more intimate, meditative reinvention from Lisiecki, who said he regards them as pieces ideally to be played alone.

From New York Times • Aug. 13, 2021

Suggestive of Scottish winter skies and cosy nights by the fire?

From The Guardian • Oct. 28, 2019

Suggestive both of innocence and coldness, his large eyes were perfect for film, as was the combination of little-boy pallor, sharp suit, razor-scar and Brylcreemed crest.

From The Guardian • Jul. 26, 2013

Suggestive data for comparative study is afforded in this connection by ancient Egypt.

From Myths of Babylonia and Assyria by Mackenzie, Donald Alexander




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