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allusive

UK
/əˈluːsɪv/
US
/əˈlusɪv/

Translations

allusiveadjective
more allusive
Comp.
most allusive
Super.
UK
/əˈluːsɪv/
US
/əˈlusɪv/
Her speech was allusive, hinting at past events without ever naming them.
Son discours était allusif, laissant entendre des événements passés sans jamais les nommer.
The author's allusive writing style requires readers to be familiar with a wide range of cultural references.
Le style d'écriture allusif de l'auteur exige que les lecteurs connaissent un large éventail de références culturelles.
Synonyms
suggestive
referential
implied
indirect
hinting

Definitions

allusiveadjective
Characterized by indirect references or hints.
The author's allusive writing style requires readers to be familiar with a wide range of cultural references.
Referring to something in an indirect or implicit way; suggestive rather than explicit.
Her speech was allusive, hinting at past events without ever naming them.
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