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suggestive

adjective

tending to suggest something improper or indecent

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Word Facts

Word length
10
Starts with
S
Ends with
E
Contains
UG
Scrabble score
15
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

sə(ɡ)ˈd͡ʒɛstɪv

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. tending to suggest something improper or indecent

    “a suggestive nod”

adjective

  1. tending to suggest or imply

    “artifacts suggestive of an ancient society”

adjective

  1. (usually followed by ‘of’) pointing out or revealing clearly

    “actions indicative of fear”

In context

Example Sentences

a suggestive nod
suggestive poses
artifacts suggestive of an ancient society
an implicative statement
actions indicative of fear

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