allusively

adverb allusively

• indirectly — not in a direct course or path; deviating from a straight line; roundabout: an indirect course in sailing.
• obliquely — in an oblique manner or direction.
• referentially — having reference: referential to something.
• suggestively — that suggests; referring to other thoughts, persons, etc.: His recommendation was suggestive of his boss's thinking.
• indicatively — showing, signifying, or pointing out; expressive or suggestive (usually followed by of): behavior indicative of mental disorder.