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suggestive

sug·ges·tive

suggestive

 
pronunciation:
sg je stihv [or] s je stihv
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Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: rich in implications; encouraging further thought.
a suggestive account of his travels
similar words:
appealing, evocative, expressive, interesting, meaningful, piquant, provocative, stimulating
definition 2: sketchy rather than detailed.
synonyms:
evocative
similar words:
adumbrative, shadowy, skeletal, sketchy, vague
definition 3: suggesting (often fol. by "of").
a melody suggestive of flowing water
synonyms:
redolent
similar words:
indicative
definition 4: hinting at or implying something lewd or improper.
She complained that her boss had been making suggestive comments.
synonyms:
off-color, racy
similar words:
bawdy, blue, dirty, indecent, insinuating, lewd, provocative, salacious, spicy, vulgar
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derivations: suggestively (adv.), suggestiveness (n.)