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allusive

adjective

Characterized by indirect references

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
A
Ends with
E
Contains
LL
Scrabble score
11

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Pronunciation

əˈluː.sɪv

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Definitions

adjective

  1. Characterized by indirect references

    “Allusive speech is characterized by allusions”

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Example Sentences

Allusive speech is characterized by allusions

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