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

So, regardless of who wins on Thursday, the Greens even being competitive in a traditional Labour stronghold like this is indicative of how the smaller, more radical parties are increasingly challenging the mainstream. — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026

So while the Upper East Side is an example of the excess that led to the end of the Gilded Age, the houses in Greenwich Village up to about 42nd Street are more indicative of the kinds of families who led to the start of the Gilded Age. — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026

Reviews noted that the initial single and album title weren’t really indicative of the rest of the album, which was not ultimately heavy on dance-pop overall. — Chris Willman, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026

This, Rodger said, is indicative of universities’ decreasing investment in the classroom. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026