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- Dictionarysug·ges·tive/sə(ɡ)ˈjestiv/
adjective
- 1. tending to suggest an idea: "there were various suggestive pieces of evidence"
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The meaning of SUGGESTIVE is giving a suggestion : indicative. How to use suggestive in a sentence.
Suggestive definition: that suggests; referring to other thoughts, persons, etc.. See examples of SUGGESTIVE used in a sentence.
SUGGESTIVE definition: 1. often used to describe something that makes people think about sex: 2. If something is…. Learn more.
having the power of implying or suggesting something in addition to what is explicit. adjective. (usually followed by `of') pointing out or revealing clearly. synonyms: indicative, indicatory, revelatory, significative. revealing. showing or making known. adjective. tending to suggest something improper or indecent. “a suggestive nod” synonyms:
adjective. 1. (postpositive; foll by of) 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.
1. suggesting; referring to other thoughts, persons, etc.: a recommendation suggestive of her current mood. 2. rich in suggestions or ideas. 3. evocative. 4. implying or hinting at something improper or indecent. [1625–35] sug•ges′tive•ly, adv. sug•ges′tive•ness, n.
Definitions of 'suggestive'. 1. Something that is suggestive of something else is quite like it or may be a sign of it. [...] 2. Suggestive remarks or looks cause people to think about sex, often in a way that makes them feel uncomfortable. [...]
suggestive meaning, definition, what is suggestive: similar to something: Learn more.
Conveying a hint or suggestion. Conveyed the message with a few suggestive words. American Heritage. Calling to mind sexual desire or sex acts. A controversial song with highly suggestive lyrics. American Heritage. More Adjective Definitions (1) Synonyms: significant. pregnant. meaningful. significative. revelatory. indicatory. indicative.
similar to something and making you think about it: The shapes are suggestive of human forms. suggestively. adverb. (Definition of suggestive from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of suggestive. in Chinese (Traditional) 性的, 性暗示的，性挑逗的, 啟發的… See more. in Chinese (Simplified) 性的, 性暗示的，性挑逗的, 启发的… See more.
