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

The way this game played out was indicative of what Mahomes’ career has become. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026

Stadium attendance While not entirely indicative of a team’s spending power, more tickets sold ultimately brings more money to the athletic department and more eyes to the program. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 22 Oct. 2026

That is indicative of another trend — the Gulf has increasingly become a location for finance firms looking for new markets to drive growth across the wider region. — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2026

But this is all an editing trick, not indicative of the content of next season one way or another. — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2026