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- DictionarySug·ges·tive/sə(ɡ)ˈjestiv/
adjective
- 1. tending to suggest an idea: "there were various suggestive pieces of evidence"
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. Scientists and researchers often use the word suggestive to describe results that indicate a strong possibility of something without decisively proving it: "This is suggestive evidence ...
3 days ago · 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.
adj. 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.
6 days ago · 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.
Definition of suggestive adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
suggestive meaning: 1. making you think about sex: 2. similar to something and making you think about it: . Learn more.
May 6, 2024 · suggestive (comparative more suggestive, superlative most suggestive) Tending to suggest or imply . The painting is abstract, but the colors are suggestive of fruit or the Mediterranean.
