Suggestive
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /sə(ɡ)ˈd͡ʒɛs.tɪv/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Suggestive is an adjective meaning Tending to suggest or imply.
Meaning
Tending to suggest or imply.
More Meanings
- Suggesting romance, sex, etc.; risqué.
- Relating to hypnotic suggestion.
Example Sentences
She crossed her legs and shot him a suggestive smile.
The painting is abstract, but the colors are suggestive of fruit or the Mediterranean.
Girls read fashion and celebrity magazines at younger and younger ages and look for the same kinds of sexy, suggestive clothing worn by the models.
But Sophia's mother was not the woman to brook defiance. After a few moments' vain remonstrance her husband complied. His manner and appearance were suggestive of a satiated sea-lion.
Synonyms for suggestive
Depending on context, synonyms include evocative, reminiscent, meaningful, indicative, implicative, significative.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include implicative, implicational, meaningful, significative, indicative, connotative.
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