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suggestive

The correct spelling is suggestive.

How to pronounce suggestive

adjective

IPA: /sə(ɡ)ˈd͡ʒɛstɪv/

Say it like: Sug-jes-tiv-e

The correct spelling is suggestive. Tending to suggest or imply. For example: "The painting is abstract, but the colors are suggestive of fruit or the Mediterranean."

Usage Examples

The painting is abstract, but the colors are suggestive of fruit or the Mediterranean.

She crossed her legs and shot him a suggestive smile.

Definition

adjective

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

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