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

Tending to bring an idea or possibility to mind.

"The evidence was suggestive of foul play, though not conclusive."

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 notes

In plain EnglishHinting at something, especially something sexual, without stating it outright.

Common pairings

suggestive comment suggestive of suggestive look

Word forms

more suggestive comparative, most suggestive superlative

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Etymology

Formed from suggest plus -ive.

Rhymes for suggestive

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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.