English Explanatory Dictionary

allusive

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. that contains or makes use of allusions (indirect references or hints)

Pronunciation

/əˈluː.sɪv/ /əˈljuː.sɪv/ En-us-allusive.oga

Word forms

allusive more allusive most allusive

Etymology

From Latin allūs-, past participle stem of allūdere (“to joke, jest”; see allude) + -ive. See also al-.

Synonyms

suggestive

Related words

allude allusion

Derived words

allusively allusiveness allusivity unallusive
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