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View usage for: (sədʒestɪv, US səgdʒ-) 1. adjectiveSomething that is suggestive of something else is quite like it or may be a sign of it. The fingers were gnarled, lumpy, with long, curving nails suggestive of animal claws. [+ of] These headaches were most suggestive of raised blood pressure. 2. adjectiveSuggestive remarks or looks cause people to think about sex, often in a way that makes them feel uncomfortable. ...another former employee who claims Thomas made suggestive remarks to her. ...advertisements containing words or pictures of a sexually suggestive nature. Synonyms: smutty, rude, indecent, improper More Synonyms of suggestive suggestively graded adverb She winked suggestively. suggestive in British English (səˈdʒɛstɪv) adjective1. (postpositive; foll by of) conveying a hint (of something) this painting is suggestive of a hot summer day 2. tending to suggest something improper or indecent 3. able or liable to suggest an idea, plan, etc Derived forms suggestively (sugˈgestively) adverb suggestiveness (sugˈgestiveness) noun suggestive in American English (səgˈdʒɛstɪv; səˈdʒɛstɪv) adjective1. that suggests or tends to suggest thoughts or ideas 2. tending to suggest something considered improper or indecent; risqué Derived forms suggestively (sugˈgestively) adverb suggestiveness (sugˈgestiveness) noun Examples of 'suggestive' in a sentencesuggestive In other languagessuggestive British English: suggestive ADJECTIVE Something that is suggestive of something else is quite like it or may be a sign of it. The fingers were gnarled, lumpy, with long, curving nails suggestive of animal claws. - American English: suggestive
- Brazilian Portuguese: sugestivo
- Chinese: 使人想起…的
- European Spanish: indicativo de
- French: qui ressemble
- German: hindeutend auf
- Italian: evocativo
- Japanese: 示唆する
- Korean: 꼭 ~같은
- European Portuguese: sugestivo
- Latin American Spanish: indicativo de
Chinese translation of 'suggestive' adj - [remark]
挑逗的 (tiǎodòu de) to be suggestive of sth 使人联(聯)想起某物 (shǐ rén liánxiǎngqǐ mǒuwù)
Definition (of remarks or gestures) causing people to think of sex An employee claimed he made suggestive remarks. Additional synonymsDefinition indecent The politicians denied any improper behaviour. Synonyms indecent, vulgar, suggestive, unseemly, untoward, risqué, smutty, unbecoming, unfitting, impolite, off-colour, indelicate, indecorousDefinition morally or sexually offensive She accused him of making indecent suggestions. Synonyms obscene, lewd, dirty, blue, offensive, outrageous, inappropriate, rude, gross, foul, crude, coarse, filthy, vile, improper, pornographic, salacious, impure, smutty, immodest, licentious, scatological, indelicateDefinition offensive, embarrassing, or tasteless She could not touch upon such an indelicate subject. Synonyms offensive, indecent, vulgar, low, blue, embarrassing, gross, crude, rude, obscene, coarse, improper, suggestive, tasteless, unseemly, untoward, risqué, X-rated (informal), unbecoming, off-colour, immodest, near the knuckle (informal), indecorous, barro (Australian, slang) Definition provoking or inciting, esp. to anger or sexual desire sexually provocative behaviour Synonyms suggestive, tempting, stimulating, exciting, inviting, sexy (informal), arousing, erotic, seductive, alluring, tantalizing Definition exciting lustfulness the film's harshly prurient and cynical sex scenes Synonyms indecent, dirty, erotic, obscene, steamy (informal), pornographic, X-rated (informal), salacious, smuttyDefinition slightly shocking Her novels may be racy but they don't fight shy of larger issues. Synonyms risqué, naughty, indecent, bawdy, blue, broad, spicy (informal), suggestive, smutty, off colour, immodest, indelicate, near the knuckle (informal) Definition coarse or obscene in a humorous or mocking way her ribald comments about a guest's body language Synonyms coarse, rude, indecent, racy, blue, broad, gross, naughty, obscene, filthy, vulgar, raunchy (informal), earthy, risqué, X-rated (informal), bawdy, scurrilous, smutty, off colour, licentious, near the knuckle (informal), RabelaisianDefinition making slightly rude references to sex a cheeky comment or a risqué suggestion Synonyms suggestive, blue, daring, naughty, improper, racy, bawdy, off colour, ribald, immodest, indelicate, near the knuckle (informal), RabelaisianDefinition slightly scandalous spicy anecdotes Synonyms risqué, racy, off-colour, ribald, hot (informal), broad, improper, suggestive, unseemly, titillating, indelicate, indecorousdeliberately titillating lyrics Synonyms exciting, stimulating, interesting, thrilling, arousing, sensational, teasing, provocative, lurid, suggestive, lewd |