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| chivalrous |
kind and courteous in a manner suggestive of chivalry. [1/3 definitions] |
| demonic |
relating to or suggestive of a demon; demoniac. [1/2 definitions] |
| double entendre |
a word or expression that has two meanings, one of them usu. sexually suggestive. |
| earthiness |
the quality of being unrefined or sexually suggestive. [1/3 definitions] |
| earthy |
unrefined, coarse, or sexually suggestive. [1/3 definitions] |
| feathery |
suggestive of feathers, as in lightness of appearance, touch, sound, or the like. [1/2 definitions] |
| idyllic |
charmingly simple and natural, as a scene or experience; suggestive of peaceful countryside. [1/2 definitions] |
| insinuate |
to make subtle and suggestive remarks, esp. hinting at something derogatory. [1/4 definitions] |
| leer |
to give a sideways or nasty look or smile suggestive of malicious or sexual thoughts. [2 definitions] |
| lyrate |
shaped like or suggestive of a lyre, as certain leaves. |
| martial |
of, pertaining to, suggestive of, or inclined to war or combat. [1/2 definitions] |
| nightmare |
an experience, event, or state of mind suggestive of a terrible dream. [1/2 definitions] |
| pastorale |
a musical work for instruments or voices, concerning or suggestive of simple, pleasant country life. |
| pensive |
suggestive or expressive of a deep, sad thoughtfulness. [1/2 definitions] |
| picturesque |
visually pleasing, enchanting, or unusual; suggestive of a picture or painting. [1/2 definitions] |
| primeval |
of or suggestive of the first age or ages. |
| risqué |
very close to indecency or indelicacy; sexually suggestive; racy. |
| salty |
sharp, witty, or sexually suggestive, as a joke or story. [1/2 definitions] |
| sculpturesque |
like or suggestive of sculpture, as a shapely woman. |
| sensual |
sexually alluring; suggestive of sexuality. [1/4 definitions] |
| sexual |
suggestive of erotic activity or attraction between male and female. [1/3 definitions] |
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