Suggestively: meaning, definitions and examples
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suggestively
[ sษหdสษstษชvli ]
in a suggestive manner
In a way that implies something without directly saying it, often with a hint of flirtation or innuendo. This can be done through body language, tone of voice, or choice of words.
Synonyms
alluringly, enticingly, provocatively, seductively.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
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suggestively |
Used when implying or hinting at something indirectly, often in a way that is meant to provoke a reaction or spark interest.
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provocatively |
Used in situations where an action or appearance is intended to provoke, irritate, or cause a strong reaction; often has a negative connotation.
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alluringly |
Used to describe an action or appearance that is very attractive and tempting, often in a graceful and captivating manner.
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seductively |
Used to describe actions or behavior that are meant to attract someone in a sexual manner, often with an intention to charm or allure.
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enticingly |
Used when something is tempting and hard to resist, often suggesting a strong appeal or attraction.
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Examples of usage
- She raised her eyebrows suggestively.
- He winked suggestively at her across the room.
- The saleswoman smiled suggestively as she handed him the item.
Translations
Translations of the word "suggestively" in other languages:
๐ต๐น sugestivamente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคเคพเคตเคชเฅเคฐเฅเคฃ เคขเคเค เคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช andeutungsweise
๐ฎ๐ฉ secara sugestif
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะฐััะบะฐััะธ
๐ต๐ฑ sugestywnie
๐ฏ๐ต ๆ็คบ็ใซ (anjiteki ni)
๐ซ๐ท de maniรจre suggestive
๐ช๐ธ de manera sugestiva
๐น๐ท ima ederek
๐ฐ๐ท ์์์ ์ผ๋ก (amsijeogeuro)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุดูู ู ูุญู
๐จ๐ฟ nรกznakovฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ nรกznakovo
๐จ๐ณ ๆ็คบๅฐ (ร nshรฌ de)
๐ธ๐ฎ namigljivo
๐ฎ๐ธ meรฐ รกbendingu
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐััะฐัะปะฐะฟ ะฐะนัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแจแแแแแ (minishnebit)
๐ฆ๐ฟ iลarษ ilษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ de manera sugestiva
Etymology
The word 'suggestively' is derived from the verb 'suggest', which comes from the Latin word 'suggestus', meaning 'to prompt or supply'. The adverb form 'suggestively' started being used in the late 19th century, primarily in the context of subtly implying something without explicitly stating it.
See also: suggest, suggested, suggestible, suggesting, suggestion, suggestive.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #29,721, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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- 29718 discourteous
- 29719 skater
- 29720 curdling
- 29721 suggestively
- 29722 vaporizing
- 29723 confection
- 29724 assuaged
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