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adjective
- 1. tending to suggest an idea: "there were various suggestive pieces of evidence"
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SUGGESTIVE definition: 1. often used to describe something that makes people think about sex: 2. If something is…. Learn more.
The meaning of SUGGESTIVE is giving a suggestion : indicative. How to use suggestive in a sentence.
The adjective suggestive is useful when one thing indicates or hints at something else. Your constant yawning, for example, is suggestive of how tired you are.
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.
Suggestive definition: that suggests; referring to other thoughts, persons, etc.. See examples of SUGGESTIVE used in a sentence.
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.
Definition of suggestive adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
suggestive meaning, definition, what is suggestive: similar to something: Learn more.
(səgdʒɛstɪv ) 1. adjective [v-link ADJ of n] Something that is suggestive of something else is quite like it or may be a sign of it. The fingers were gnarled, lumpy, with long, curving nails suggestive of animal claws. 2. adjective. Suggestive remarks or looks cause people to think about sex, often in a way that makes them feel uncomfortable.
Suggestive Definition. səg-jĕstĭv, sə-jĕs- Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Adjective. Filter. adjective. That suggests or tends to suggest thoughts or ideas. Webster's New World. Tending to suggest something considered improper or indecent; risqué. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Stimulating further thought.
