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allusive.

that contains or makes use of allusions (indirect references or hints)

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/əˈluː.sɪv/UK/əˈljuː.sɪv/UK/əˈluː.sɪv/US
  1. that contains or makes use of allusions (indirect references or hints)

Where this word comes from

From Latin allūs-, past participle stem of allūdere (“to joke, jest”; see allude) + -ive. See also al-.

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