SUGGESTIVE Synonyms: 104 Similar and Opposite Words

suggestive

adjective

səg-ˈje-stiv

Definition of suggestive

as in spicy

hinting at or intended to call to mind matters regarded as indecent making unwelcome suggestive remarks to a subordinate will be regarded as sexual harassment

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as in reminiscent

provoking a memory or mental association a haunting and suggestive song about a long-lost love

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as in revealing

clearly conveying a special meaning (as one's mood) the dog's aggressive behavior is suggestive of some past mistreatment

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Recent Examples of suggestive The screenplay by Rasmus Birch and Kalle makes useful changes on that template, replacing crudely literal-minded aspects with more suggestive ones, paring dialogue to make room for effective visual storytelling. — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 26 July 2026 Rumors are intensifying about WWE star Bayley's potential departure, fueled by her recent loss to Lyra Valkyria and Lyra's suggestive comments about running Bayley out. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 Yet when tested, a genetic cause is identified in more than one in three children with developmental delay, intellectual disability, or autism — and in up to 53% of those with additional features suggestive of an underlying genetic syndrome. — Eliza Goldwasser, New York Daily News, 20 July 2026 But the most expensive plastic surgery today is seamless, vaguely Gnostic, suggestive of complex secret knowledge. — Jia Tolentino, New Yorker, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for suggestive

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Adjective

Atlanta chef David Rose’s sriracha-honey barbecue ribs combine smoked baby back ribs with a sticky, sweet-and-spicy glaze and his 2-2-1 method for cooking tender ribs at home.

— Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 5 Sep. 2026
Many players show up for these RPGs looking for hilarious, dramatic, and spicy romantic relationships.

— Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of spicy

Adjective

The approach was reminiscent of Chelsea’s strategy in the second leg of last season’s Carabao Cup semi-final under their former set-piece coach Bernardo Cueva.

— Jack Lang, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Groups have also raised concerns about the government maintaining records on Jews, which is reminiscent for some of the trauma of the Holocaust.

— Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of reminiscent

Adjective

Decide for yourself whether that’s a bold indicator of English football’s superiority over the rest of the world, or a revolting symbol of the bloated and vulgar behemoth that the game has become.

— Nick Miller, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
However, recent scholarship posits that the structure was used as ordinary (rather than punitive) housing, and that the vulgar decor was in fact a distinguishing characteristic of the epoch.

— Jim Greer, SPIN, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of vulgar

Adjective

Fittingly, this is a very American intersection of wealth and power, the exact kind of problem about which James Baldwin was always so eloquent and incisive.

— James Folta, Literary Hub, 14 Sep. 2026
Cinematic lyrical poet Victor Kossakovsky (Architecton, Gunda) offers in Holy Wood Dust another distinctive non-fiction meditation on a theme, a work that’s eloquent even if the author’s message is not always explicitly articulated.

— Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of eloquent

Adjective

That copper complex is also responsible for the formula’s distinctive blue hue, while glycerin and two forms of hyaluronic acid draw in moisture for an immediate plumping effect.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Sep. 2026
In a blurred photo from his last birthday party, he is seen in front of a giant cake with the number 89 drawn in blue and red frosting.

— Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of blue

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Wasn’t there always something fake about that expressive purity of hers?

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
There is no doubt the quality of players that managers have available plays a massive part in how expressive their style becomes but as ideas go, Luis Enrique’s use of his wide players last season definitely set PSG apart.

— Art de Roché, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of expressive

Adjective

Within minutes, the profile received follow requests, inappropriate direct messages and lewd video calls from adult men.

— Titania Jordan, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026
Justice Depina, 28, was charged in state court with arranging to meet a minor for lewd purposes, sending harmful material to a minor, and child pornography possession.

— Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2026

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