suggestive

Meanings

• adjective, noun

  Giving a hint or suggestion; subtly proposing or implying.

  - "The teacher gave suggestive answers during the exam."
  - "The salesman's suggestive comments made her uncomfortable."

• Implicative, indirect, or indirectly expressive.

  - "His suggestive behavior led to misunderstandings."
  - "The painting contained suggestive imagery."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with suggestive
suggestion , persuasion , impression , expression

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Variants

List of all variants of suggestive that leads to same result
suggestive , suggestively , suggestiveness , suggestivenesses

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Etymology

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From Middle English suggesten, from suggest, from Old French suger 'suggest', from sugger 'to squeeze out, extract, draw out'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'suggestive' comes from the Old French word 'sugger', which means 'to squeeze out' or 'to draw out'.

2. The term 'suggestive' was first used in English in the 14th century.

3. In psychology, suggestibility refers to the degree to which a person is influenced by external suggestions or ideas.

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Related Concepts

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1. implication: The act of implying or suggesting something without explicitly stating it.

2. innuendo: A subtle or suggestive comment or suggestion, often intended to be humorous or to convey a double meaning.

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Culture

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In literature, suggestive language is often used to create suspense, intrigue, or to hint at hidden meanings. In art, suggestive imagery can be used to convey complex emotions or ideas. In music, suggestive lyrics can add depth and meaning to a song.

How to Memorize "suggestive"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the word 'suggestive' and think of it as something that gives a hint or suggestion.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'suggestive' with the idea of hinting or implying something.
   - Think of a teacher giving hints during an exam or a salesman making suggestive comments.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Suggestions Start With I' to remember the definition of suggestive as something that implies or suggests.

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