adj
Uncommon
suggestive
suh-JEHS-tihv
Suggestive (adj) means tending to bring an idea or possibility to mind. Example: “The evidence was suggestive of foul play, though not conclusive.”
adj
1
Tending to bring an idea or possibility to mind.
"The evidence was suggestive of foul play, though not conclusive."
2
Hinting at something sexual in a mildly provocative way.
"He made a few suggestive remarks that made her uncomfortable."
How to use suggestive
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHinting at something, especially something sexual, without stating it outright.
Common pairings
suggestive comment
suggestive of
suggestive look
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more suggestive
- Superlative
- most suggestive
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The evidence was _____ of foul play, though not conclusive.
Etymology
Formed from suggest plus -ive.
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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.
