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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.
Suggestive definition: that suggests; referring to other thoughts, persons, etc.. See examples of SUGGESTIVE used 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.
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. [...]
Definition of suggestive adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
SUGGESTIVE definition: 1. making you think about sex: 2. similar to something and making you think about it: . Learn more.
Improve your vocabulary with English Vocabulary in Use from Cambridge. Learn the words you need to communicate with confidence. suggestive of sth formal. similar to something and making you think about it: The shapes are suggestive of human forms.
