Suggestive

/səˈdʒɛstɪv/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Tending to suggest or imply something, especially in a way that is indirectly or subtly sexual.

The artist's painting had a suggestive quality that drew the viewer's attention.

Helping to suggest or provide an idea or hint.

Her suggestive remarks led him to believe that she was interested in him.

Evoking a particular idea, image, or feeling.

The suggestive landscape in the photograph seemed to invite contemplation.

From Latin 'suggestivus', which comes from 'suggerere' meaning 'to bring to mind'.

suggestive of

indicating or implying something.

suggestive remarks

comments that imply something without saying it directly.

suggestive imagery

images that evoke certain ideas or feelings, often of a sensitive or sexual nature.

suggest

to propose or recommend an idea or plan.

insinuate

to suggest or hint something in an indirect way.

imply

to indicate or suggest without being explicit.

Suggestive of romantic interest.

She gave him a suggestive look across the room.

Implying something naughty or risqué.

That movie had some suggestive scenes that raised eyebrows.