suggestively

• Adverbe signifiant d'une manière qui suggère ou sous-entend quelque chose, souvent à caractère sexuel ou provocateur. Peut aussi se rapporter à une chose qui évoque une idée ou une association particulière.

An adverb meaning 'in a way that suggests or implies something, often of a sexual or provocative nature.' It can also refer to something that evokes a particular idea or association.

1. In a way that implies somethingC1formal

   In a manner that hints at or implies something, often of a sexual or inappropriate nature.

   de manière suggestive

   • She looked at him suggestively across the table.
   • He winked suggestively at the waitress.
   • The actor delivered his lines suggestively, making the audience laugh.

   Synonymesinsinuatinglyprovocativelyseductivelytantalizingly

   Antonymesblatantlyexplicitlyopenly

2. In a thought-provoking mannerC1formal

   In a way that prompts thought or suggests an idea without stating it directly.

   de manière suggestive

   • The painting was arranged suggestively to evoke a sense of mystery.
   • The author writes suggestively about the nature of reality.
   • The data was presented suggestively, hinting at a larger trend.

   Synonymesimplicitly

   Antonymesblatantlyexplicitlyunequivocally