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suggestive

[ suhg-jes-tiv, suh- ]

adjective

  1. that suggests; referring to other thoughts, persons, etc.:

    His recommendation was suggestive of his boss's thinking.

  2. rich in suggestions or ideas:

    a suggestive critical essay.

  3. evocative; presented partially rather than in detail.
  4. that suggests or implies something improper or indecent; é;

    suggestive remarks.



suggestive

/ əˈɛɪ /

adjective

  1. postpositivefoll byof conveying a hint (of something)

    this painting is suggestive of a hot summer day

  2. tending to suggest something improper or indecent
  3. able or liable to suggest an idea, plan, etc
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ܲˈپԱ, noun
  • ܲˈپ, adverb
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Other Word Forms

  • ܲ·t· adverb
  • ܲ·t·Ա noun
  • ԴDzȴܲ·t adjective
  • nonܲ·t· adverb
  • nonܲ·t·Ա noun
  • ȴܲ·t adjective
  • ܲȴܲ·t adjective
  • unܲ·t· adverb
  • unܲ·t·Ա noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of suggestive1

First recorded in 1625–35; suggest + -ive
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Example Sentences

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Woody’s story shifted many times, often under highly suggestive questioning from law enforcement, and he failed to lead police to a single piece of physical evidence linked to the homicide.

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There’s a backstory here, salty and suggestive, but Guiraudie sprinkles it on as sparingly as he can, waiting for his plot to rise to fullness.

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Signs assembled from vehicle tires line a dusty pedestrian route from the paved road to her gas station — a cleverly suggestive Shell station, apparently, given the chrome conches adorning the pump handles.

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The nature of his relationship with the women varied, from suggestive messages to graphic sexting and photos to physical sex, according to the report.

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However, both workers had shown symptoms suggestive of infection, the study said.

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Something that is suggestive refers to other thoughts or persons. Do you know when to use suggestive over its synonyms expressive, meaningful, and significant? Find out on .

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