Definition of SUGGESTIVE

suggestive

Adjective Satellite

  • tending to suggest or imply
    • "artifacts suggestive of an ancient society"
  • (usually followed by `of') pointing out or revealing clearly
  • tending to suggest something improper or indecent
    • "a suggestive nod"
    • "suggestive poses"

Adj

  • Tending to suggest or imply.
  • Suggesting romance, sex, etc.; risqué.
  • Relating to hypnotic suggestion.

Examples

  • She crossed her legs and shot him a suggestive smile.
  • The painting is abstract, but the colors are suggestive of fruit or the Mediterranean.

Origin / Etymology

From suggest + -ive.

Scrabble Score: 15

suggestive: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
suggestive: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
suggestive: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

suggestive: valid Words With Friends Word