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suggestive

/səˈdʒes.tɪv/

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adjective

/səˈdʒes.tɪv/B2formal
  • ruОписывает то, что намекает или подразумевает что-то, часто в сексуальном или вызывающем размышления ключе.

Describes something that hints at or implies something, often in a way that is sexually suggestive or thought-provoking.

  1. Implying or hintingB2formal

    Tending to suggest or imply something without stating it directly.

    ruНаводящий на мысль

    • His comments were highly suggestive of a hidden agenda.
    • The painting's title was suggestive of a deeper meaning.
    • Her tone was suggestive, making me think she knew more than she said.

    Synonymsallusiveconnotativeevocativeindicativeinsinuatingredolentreminiscent

    Antonymsbluntdirectexplicitobviousunambiguousunequivocal

  2. Revealing or indicativeB2formal

    Pointing out or revealing something clearly, often followed by 'of'.

    ruУказывающий

    • The data is suggestive of a strong correlation between the two variables.
    • His behavior was suggestive of a guilty conscience.
    • The architecture is suggestive of a bygone era.

    Synonymscharacteristicevocativeindicativeredolentreminiscentsymptomatic

    Antonymsuninformative

  3. Indecent or improperB2informal

    Tending to suggest something improper, indecent, or sexually explicit.

    ruНеприличный

    • The comedian's jokes were considered too suggestive for television.
    • She wore a suggestive dress to the party.
    • The advertisement was banned for being overly suggestive.

    Synonymsblueearthyindelicatenaughtyoff-colorracysmuttyspicytitillating

    Antonymschastecleandecentinnocentmodestproperpurewholesome

Forms
  • more suggestive comparative form
  • most suggestive superlative form
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