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allusive

al·lu·sive [ ə lssiv, ə lziv ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. making allusion: making or containing an indirect reference to something or somebody

2. characterized by allusions: characterized by the use of indirect references or subtle suggestion


al·lu·sive·ly adverb
al·lu·sive·ness noun

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See elusive.

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