suggestive

adjective

səg-ˈje-stiv How to pronounce suggestive (audio)
Definition of suggestivenext
1
as in spicy
hinting at or intended to call to mind matters regarded as indecent making unwelcome suggestive remarks to a subordinate will be regarded as sexual harassment

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2
as in reminiscent
provoking a memory or mental association a haunting and suggestive song about a long-lost love

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3
as in revealing
clearly conveying a special meaning (as one's mood) the dog's aggressive behavior is suggestive of some past mistreatment

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Recent Examples of suggestive But the most expensive plastic surgery today is seamless, vaguely Gnostic, suggestive of complex secret knowledge. — Jia Tolentino, New Yorker, 11 July 2026 Since the sandworm, several other buckets have gone viral, many for suggestive designs. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 1 July 2026 Presley electrified audiences with his suggestive hip-swiveling, long sideburns, and leather jackets. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 26 June 2026 That was a theme throughout the game and was suggestive of the balance issues that have stalked Germany for most of the last decade. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 20 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for suggestive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suggestive
  1. spicy
  2. reminiscent
  3. revealing
  4. vulgar
  5. eloquent
  6. blue
  7. expressive
  8. lewd
Adjective
  • The biggest crowd puller is the famous black cod miso but locals have unofficially crowned the Wagyu beef and foie gras dumplings with spicy ponzu Warsaw’s favorite.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • With base notes of leather, vanilla, and milky musk, the woody, spicy scent also has hints of bergamot, nutmeg, black tea, and palo santo.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of spicy
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  • In both premise and execution, the show is hugely reminiscent of the Showtime series of the aughts and early 2010s that featured women in harsh circumstances going to extremes in order to get one over on a society that didn’t care about them.
    — Joe Reid, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The narrative frame for the tour, Grande’s first since 2019, is a gloomy sci-fi conceit reminiscent of those of Perry’s and the Weeknd’s shows.
    — Mitch Therieau, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of reminiscent
Adjective
  • Several suitors are keeping a close eye on the situation, with The Athletic revealing last week that Arsenal are exploring a move.
    — James McNicholas, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
  • In practice, that metadata is often more revealing than the content.
    — Susie Violet Ward, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of revealing
Adjective
  • Lonnie is loud, obnoxious, and vulgar in ways that rankle traditional golfers.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16 July 2026
  • Suki, a vocal Black woman with an at times vulgar persona, whereas Althoff, a white woman, gained a reputation as an awkward, seemingly timid interviewer on her The Really Good Podcast.
    — Meagan Jordan, VIBE.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of vulgar
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  • What’s far more eloquent is the episode with the witch Circe (a terrific Samantha Morton), whose habit of tricking and transforming men into animals is rendered in evocatively physical, body-horror-esque imagery.
    — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 15 July 2026
  • After all, the eloquent document’s principal author, Thomas Jefferson, owned 600 slaves.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of eloquent
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  • Think jelly sandals, silk scarves and headwraps, blue eyeshadow, bright jewel-tone dresses, or blouses with fun accents like feather cuffs.
    — Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Beyer’s district is deep-blue, meaning whoever wins the Democratic primary is likely a shoo-in to defeat GOP nominee Tony Sabio in November.
    — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of blue
Adjective
  • When balanced with thoughtful material selections and a clear design focus, bold tile can make a bath feel both expressive and harmonious.
    — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2026
  • When transiting the sign of Leo, however, the influence of Jupiter can be just as creative, expressive and unapologetic with its authenticity.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026
Definition of expressive
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  • In October 2025, Morris pleaded guilty to five counts of lewd and indecent acts with a child and was sentenced to six months in the Osage County, Oklahoma, jail.
    — Giles Hudson, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Despite his crude humor and lewd noises, this goofy guy is admittedly kind of cute.
    — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 31 July 2026
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