Allusive
Allusive adjective - Characterized by indirect references.
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Figurative and allusive are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Figurative" instead an adjective "Allusive".
Figurative
Figurative adjective - Expressing one thing in terms normally used for another.
Allusive and figurative are semantically related. You can use "Allusive" instead an adjective "Figurative".
Nearby Words: figuration, figuratively
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Related pairs
- representative and allusive
- representative and figurative
- indicative and allusive
- indicative and figurative
- expressive and allusive
- expressive and figurative
- symbolic and allusive
- symbolic and figurative
- suggestive and allusive
- suggestive and figurative
- significant and allusive
- significant and figurative
- graphic and allusive
- graphic and figurative
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