ALLUSIVE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for ALLUSIVE?

Need another word that means the same as “allusive”? Find 10 synonyms and 30 related words for “allusive” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Allusive” are: figurative, representative, illustrative, emblematic, allegorical, parabolic, denotative, connotative, suggestive, mnemonic

Allusive as an Adjective

Definitions of "Allusive" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “allusive” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Using or containing suggestion rather than explicit mention.
• Characterized by indirect references.

Synonyms of "Allusive" as an adjective (10 Words)

allegorical	Constituting or containing allegory. An allegorical painting of Victory leading an army.
connotative	Having the power of implying or suggesting something in addition to what is explicit.
denotative	In accordance with fact or the primary meaning of a term.
emblematic	Being or serving as an illustration of a type. The free discussion that is emblematic of democracy.
figurative	Not literal; using figures of speech. A figurative expression.
illustrative	Relating to pictorial illustration. The illustrative arts.
mnemonic	Relating to the power of memory. Mnemonic device.
parabolic	Having the form of a parabola. A parabolic mirror behind a spotlight projects a parallel beam.
representative	Being or characteristic of government by representation in which citizens exercise power through elected officers and representatives. The new government lacked a representative assembly.
suggestive	(usually followed by `of’) pointing out or revealing clearly. A suggestive nod.

Usage Examples of "Allusive" as an adjective

• A highly allusive poet.
• Allusive references to the body.
• Allusive speech is characterized by allusions.

Associations of "Allusive" (30 Words)

advert	An advertisement.
aforesaid	Being the one previously mentioned or spoken of.
allusion	The practice of making allusions. The use of allusion.
attend	Give heed (to. I rarely attend services at my church.
cite	Advance evidence for. He does not cite any source for this assertion.
connote	(of a fact) imply as a consequence or condition. Spinsterhood connoted failure.
cue	Sports implement consisting of a tapering rod used to strike a cue ball in pool or billiards. Expectancy is communicated both by auditory and visual cues.
denote	Be a sign or indication of. The level of output per firm is denoted by X.
describe	Identify as in botany or biology, for example. The man was described as tall clean shaven and with short dark hair.
description	A statement that represents something in words. The emphasis was placed on explanation rather than description.
explain	Minimize the significance of an embarrassing fact or action by giving an excuse or justification. They explained that their lives centred on the religious rituals.
express	By express. She expressed the letter to Florida.
foregoing	Especially of writing or speech; going before. The foregoing analysis of the economic class structure.
hint	Drop a hint intimate by a hint. He has given no hint of his views.
implicit	Being without doubt or reserve. An implicit agreement not to raise the subject.
imply	Express or state indirectly. Salesmen who use jargon to imply superior knowledge.
indicate	Indicate a place direction person or thing either spatially or figuratively. One car had indicated left but pulled out in front of him.
insinuate	Introduce or insert (oneself) in a subtle manner. I insinuated that I did not like his wife.
mean	Mean or intend to express or convey. I don t know what you mean.
mention	An instance of being mentioned in dispatches. Their eyes light up at a mention of Sartre.
note	A banknote. You need a sick note from your doctor.
overtone	A subtle or subsidiary quality, implication, or connotation. Overtones of despair.
quote	Put quote marks around. He quoted the Bible to her.
refer	Make reference to. I always refer to a dictionary when I come upon a new word.
remark	Regard with attention; notice. Tom s looking peaky she remarked.
saying	A word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations. This is stated in the sayings of the Prophet.
signify	(among black Americans) exchange boasts or insults as a game or ritual. The church used this image to signify the Holy Trinity.
story	A plot or storyline. The story was on the 11 o clock news.
tell	Narrate or give a detailed account of. Tell me what is bothering you.
unknowingly	Without knowledge or intention. Every day we are unknowingly exposed to a variety of pesticides.