Synonyms of indicative

indicative

adjective

in-ˈdi-kə-tiv 

as in reflective

indicating something

a wide-eyed look that is indicative of his constant curiosity

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reflective
• characteristic
• symbolic
• telltale
• denoting
• signifying
• significant
• denotative
• referring
• symptomatic
• demonstrative
• allusive
• suggestive
• expressive
• alluding
• exhibiting
• implying
• hinting
• insinuating
• connoting

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of indicative

But the focus on the anchor-outs’ relatively modest contribution to bay pollution is indicative of a broader tendency, by no means unique to Marin County, to blame homeless people for everything that goes wrong. — Maggie McGowan, The New York Review of Books, 5 Sep. 2026

This is indicative of not only how the company is providing a service that many across the country need, but also how Vita Bella’s team is working tirelessly to go above and beyond for patients and users. — William Jones, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Snap counts in the final preseason game are typically pretty indicative of a team’s positioning with a player, and Williams saw the field on 41 plays in the finale on Friday against the New Orleans Saints. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2026

Participating brands align around a common fiber specification and supply chain, then provide indicative volumes that can be combined to meet minimum order quantities at the fiber and yarn levels. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 28 Aug. 2026