allusive
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allusive
having reference to something implied or referred: The clever remark was allusive to Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew.
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al·lu·sive
(ə-lo͞o′sĭv)adj.
Containing or characterized by indirect references: an allusive speech.
al·lu′sive·ly adv.
al·lu′sive·ness n.
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allusive
(əˈluːsɪv)adj
containing or full of allusions
alˈlusively adv
alˈlusiveness n
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al•lu•sive
(əˈlu sɪv)adj.
containing or given to allusions.
[1595–1605]
al•lu′sive•ly, adv.
al•lu′sive•ness, n.
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Adj. | 1. | allusive - characterized by indirect references; "allusive speech is characterized by allusions" indirect - extended senses; not direct in manner or language or behavior or action; "making indirect but legitimate inquiries"; "an indirect insult"; "doubtless they had some indirect purpose in mind"; "though his methods are indirect they are not dishonest"; "known as a shady indirect fellow" |
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allusive
adjectiveTending to bring a memory, mood, or image, for example, subtly or indirectly to mind:
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allusive
adj → voller Anspielungen
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