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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)

allegoricalConstituting or containing allegory.
An allegorical painting of Victory leading an army.
connotativeHaving the power of implying or suggesting something in addition to what is explicit.
denotativeIn accordance with fact or the primary meaning of a term.
emblematicBeing or serving as an illustration of a type.
The free discussion that is emblematic of democracy.
figurativeNot literal; using figures of speech.
A figurative expression.
illustrativeRelating to pictorial illustration.
The illustrative arts.
mnemonicRelating to the power of memory.
Mnemonic device.
parabolicHaving the form of a parabola.
A parabolic mirror behind a spotlight projects a parallel beam.
representativeBeing 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)

advertAn advertisement.
aforesaidBeing the one previously mentioned or spoken of.
allusionThe practice of making allusions.
The use of allusion.
attendGive heed (to.
I rarely attend services at my church.
citeAdvance evidence for.
He does not cite any source for this assertion.
connote(of a fact) imply as a consequence or condition.
Spinsterhood connoted failure.
cueSports 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.
denoteBe a sign or indication of.
The level of output per firm is denoted by X.
describeIdentify as in botany or biology, for example.
The man was described as tall clean shaven and with short dark hair.
descriptionA statement that represents something in words.
The emphasis was placed on explanation rather than description.
explainMinimize the significance of an embarrassing fact or action by giving an excuse or justification.
They explained that their lives centred on the religious rituals.
expressBy express.
She expressed the letter to Florida.
foregoingEspecially of writing or speech; going before.
The foregoing analysis of the economic class structure.
hintDrop a hint intimate by a hint.
He has given no hint of his views.
implicitBeing without doubt or reserve.
An implicit agreement not to raise the subject.
implyExpress or state indirectly.
Salesmen who use jargon to imply superior knowledge.
indicateIndicate a place direction person or thing either spatially or figuratively.
One car had indicated left but pulled out in front of him.
insinuateIntroduce or insert (oneself) in a subtle manner.
I insinuated that I did not like his wife.
meanMean or intend to express or convey.
I don t know what you mean.
mentionAn instance of being mentioned in dispatches.
Their eyes light up at a mention of Sartre.
noteA banknote.
You need a sick note from your doctor.
overtoneA subtle or subsidiary quality, implication, or connotation.
Overtones of despair.
quotePut quote marks around.
He quoted the Bible to her.
referMake reference to.
I always refer to a dictionary when I come upon a new word.
remarkRegard with attention; notice.
Tom s looking peaky she remarked.
sayingA 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.
storyA plot or storyline.
The story was on the 11 o clock news.
tellNarrate or give a detailed account of.
Tell me what is bothering you.
unknowinglyWithout knowledge or intention.
Every day we are unknowingly exposed to a variety of pesticides.
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