the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
adj. Containing a suggestion, hint, or intimation.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Containing a suggestion or hint; suggesting what does not appear on the surface; also, full of suggestion; stimulating reflection.
Of the nature of, or pertaining to, hypnotic suggestion.
n. Something intended to suggest ideas to the mind.
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adj. (usually followed by `of') pointing out or revealing clearly
adj. tending to suggest something improper or indecent
adj. tending to suggest or imply
Word Usage
"Possibly, if the thing became too pensive and soulful altogether, he might give it some title suggestive of the absent lover at the bull-fight -- "The Toreador's Bride" -- or something of that sort."