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ALLUSIVE
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Characterized by indirect references
Example:
allusive speech is characterized by allusions
Classified under:
Similar:
indirect (extended senses; not direct in manner or language or behavior or action)
Derivation:
allude (make a more or less disguised reference to)
allusiveness (a quality characterized by indirect reference)