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ALLUSIVE

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Characterized by indirect references

Example:

allusive speech is characterized by allusions

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

indirect (extended senses; not direct in manner or language or behavior or action)

Derivation:

allude (make a more or less disguised reference to)

allusiveness (a quality characterized by indirect reference)

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