Meaning & Definition of word "Suggestive"

Suggestive

/səˈdʒɛstɪv/

adjective:

  • 1. Tending to suggest or imply something, especially in a way that is indirectly or subtly sexual.
    • Example: The artist's painting had a suggestive quality that drew the viewer's attention.
  • 2. Helping to suggest or provide an idea or hint.
    • Example: Her suggestive remarks led him to believe that she was interested in him.
  • 3. Evoking a particular idea, image, or feeling.
    • Example: The suggestive landscape in the photograph seemed to invite contemplation.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

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.

Related Words

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.

Slang Meanings of suggestive

Meaning: Suggestive of romantic interest.

Example Sentence: She gave him a suggestive look across the room.

Meaning: Implying something naughty or risqué.

Example Sentence: That movie had some suggestive scenes that raised eyebrows.