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 question now is if that mood was indicative of the vibes around this US team changing ahead of the knockout stages now that the bubble of invincibility has been popped. — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 26 June 2026

This display, which uses objects from the Historical’s collection to describe central tensions around an issue or event, is indicative of the key storytelling modality of the show. — Cat Dawson, ARTnews.com, 3 July 2026

The photo of him staring down Yann Sommer with the intention of pressing the Inter goalkeeper in the 2025 Champions League final was indicative of a complete shift in his approach to the game. — James Horncastle, New York Times, 26 June 2026

That gap is indicative of the winners and losers of the off-pitch advertising battle during the tournament, according to Andrew Rohm, a professor of marketing at Loyola Marymount University. — Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 26 June 2026