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suggestive

[suhg-jes-tiv, suh-] / səgˈdʒɛs tɪv, sə- /




Usage

What are other ways to say suggestive? The adjective suggestive implies an indirect or covert conveying of a meaning, sometimes mentally stimulating, sometimes verging on impropriety or indecency: a suggestive story or remark. Expressive suggests conveying, or being capable of conveying, a thought, intention, emotion, etc., in an effective or vivid manner: an expressive gesture. Meaningful and significant imply an underlying and unexpressed thought whose existence is plainly shown although its precise nature is left to conjecture. Meaningful implies a secret and intimate understanding between the persons involved: Meaningful looks passed between them. Significant suggests conveying important or hidden meaning: On hearing this statement, he gave the officers a significant glance. 

Example Sentences

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A month later, Kennedy backtracked on these remarks, saying “The causative association between Tylenol given in pregnancy … is not sufficient to say it definitely caused autism, but it is very suggestive.”

From Salon

Just two years later, he was arrested again for insulting Islam with a Lunar New Year video that featured dancers wearing dog masks and performing suggestive moves.

From Barron's

But cultural traditions remain and belly dancing, despite being a centuries-old art form, retains the stigma of being too suggestive.

From Barron's

Also evident here is his preternatural gift for widescreen compositions, as he uses negative space to suggestive effect and often incorporates telling details at the edges of the frame.

From The Wall Street Journal

His book reveals the amazing transformation of a young man into a fully formed writer, endowed with a concise yet suggestive style.

From The Wall Street Journal