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