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- [uh-loo-siv]
- /əˈlu sɪv/
- /əˈluː.sɪv/
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- [uh-loo-siv]
- /əˈlu sɪv/
Definitions of allusive word
- adjective allusive Allusive speech, writing, or art is full of indirect references to people or things. 3
- adjective allusive containing or full of allusions 3
- adjective allusive containing an allusion 3
- adjective allusive using allusion; full of allusions 3
- adjective allusive having reference to something implied or inferred; containing, abounding in, or characterized by allusions. 1
- adjective allusive Obsolete. metaphorical; symbolic; figurative. 1
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Origin of allusive
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
First recorded in 1595-1605; allus(ion) + -ive
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Parts of speech for Allusive
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
allusive popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
allusive usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for allusive
adj allusive
- connotative — (of a word or expression) signifying or suggestive of an associative or secondary meaning in addition to the primary meaning: A connotative word such as “steely” would never be used when referring to a woman.
- implied — involved, indicated, or suggested without being directly or explicitly stated; tacitly understood: an implied rebuke; an implied compliment.
- impressionistic — a person who follows or adheres to the theories, methods, and practices of impressionism, especially in the fields of painting, music, or literature.
- indirect — not in a direct course or path; deviating from a straight line; roundabout: an indirect course in sailing.
- inferred — to derive by reasoning; conclude or judge from premises or evidence: They inferred his displeasure from his cool tone of voice.
adjective allusive
- oblique — neither perpendicular nor parallel to a given line or surface; slanting; sloping.
- referential — having reference: referential to something.
- suggestive — that suggests; referring to other thoughts, persons, etc.: His recommendation was suggestive of his boss's thinking.
- indicative — showing, signifying, or pointing out; expressive or suggestive (usually followed by of): behavior indicative of mental disorder.
Antonyms for allusive
adjective allusive
- direct — to manage or guide by advice, helpful information, instruction, etc.: He directed the company through a difficult time.
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