suggestive

• Qui fait penser à quelque chose ou l'évoque indirectement, souvent avec une connotation sexuelle ou provocante.

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.

   qui suggère sans être explicite

   • 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.

   Synonymesallusiveconnotativeevocativeindicativeinsinuatingredolentreminiscent

   Antonymesbluntdirectexplicitobviousunambiguousunequivocal

2. Revealing or indicativeB2formal

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

   qui révèle, indicatif

   • 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.

   Synonymescharacteristicevocativeindicativeredolentreminiscentsymptomatic

   Antonymesuninformative

3. Indecent or improperB2informal

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

   Suggestif, indécent

   • 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.

   Synonymesblueearthyindelicatenaughtyoff-colorracysmuttyspicytitillating

   Antonymeschastecleandecentinnocentmodestproperpurewholesome