suggestive
5 synonyms and 2 antonyms for suggestive, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Tending to bring an idea or possibility to mind.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Tending to bring an idea or possibility to mind.
“The evidence was suggestive of foul play, though not conclusive.”
How to use suggestive
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
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suggestive of
suggestive look
Etymology
Formed from suggest plus -ive.
Full origin of suggestive →Frequently asked questions
What does “suggestive” mean?
The word “suggestive” means tending to bring an idea or possibility to mind.
How do you pronounce “suggestive”?
“Suggestive” is pronounced suh-JEHS-tihv (/sə(ɡ)ˈd͡ʒɛs.tɪv/ in IPA).
How do you use “suggestive” in a sentence?
Here is “suggestive” used in a sentence: “The evidence was suggestive of foul play, though not conclusive.”
What part of speech is “suggestive”?
“Suggestive” is an adjective.
Is “suggestive” a common word?
“Suggestive” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “suggestive” have?
“Suggestive” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: tending to bring an idea or possibility to mind.
