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Suggestive

Suh-JEH-stihv

/sʌˈdʒɛstɪv/

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suggestive

Dictionary meaning

Tending to suggest something improper or indecent.

Examples

  • A suggestive nod.
  • Artifacts suggestive of an ancient society.

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Ephemeral

ih-FEM-er-ul

Mellifluous

muh-LIF-loo-us

Perspicacious

pur-spi-KAY-shus

Obsequious

uhb-SEE-kwee-us

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