Indicative
Indicative adjective - Indicating something.
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Synonyms for Indicative
Proper and indicative are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Proper" instead an adjective "Indicative".
Proper
Proper adjective - Following the established traditions of refined society and good taste.
Indicative and proper are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Indicative" instead an adjective "Proper".
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- The aliens are speaking English, in a way, but their language is metaphorical rather than indicative, full of seemingly unrelated references to historical events and battles, and is impossible to understand without the proper cultural background.
Source: Aliens Speaking English -
However, their school uniforms are more indicative of their personalities, with Sylvia, Sally and Tessa wearing grades A, B, and C respectively, Gwen wearing 3/4 gym socks, and Undine wearing Proper Tights with a Skirt.
Source: Webcomic / Sleepless Domain
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