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indicative

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of indicative

indicating something

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

denotative, denoting, reflective, significant, signifying, telltale
Words Related to indicative

alluding, allusive, referring

characteristic, symptomatic

demonstrative, exhibiting, expressive

symbolic (also symbolical)

connoting, hinting, implying, insinuating, suggestive

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