Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
allusively
adverb
/əˈluːsɪvli/
Definition
in a way that alludes to something; indirectly; suggestively.
Examples
- She spoke allusively about her past, hinting at experiences she wasn’t ready to share.
- The poet wrote allusively, weaving cultural references throughout the stanzas.
Meaning
This adverb is used to describe communication that implies or hints at something without stating it directly. It typically refers to the use of indirect references, often requiring some level of interpretation by the audience.
Synonyms
- implyingly
- suggestively
- hintingly
