suggestively
3
7.4
- adverb
- /səˈdʒɛstɪvli/
- Offensive
- One arm is suggestively covering her breasts, and she is looking out at the camera in a sexual manner.
- suggestively called
Examples
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During the washing, she rolls suggestively and seems at times to be clad only in bubbles.
Academic text (2012) -
The single work of art that scholars have most suggestively connected with Lucrezia was conceived precisely during these years.
Academic text (2008) -
On occasion, in both the art and literature of eighteenth-century France, the dog was suggestively depicted as a real sexual partner.
Academic text (2015) -
SUPERMODEL 2 (suggestively): We could have another photo session back at my flat.
Fiction book (1997) -
Evelyn licks her fingers suggestively, then hands Jack the entire tray with a sexy smile.
Fiction book (2000) -
The next day, as they meet on a landing, she says: "Bonjour, Monsieur," wiggling her little finger suggestively.
Fiction book (2001) -
Thus, Jacobsen hints again at Edele's approaching death, and he links it suggestively to her sexuality.
Academic text (1999) -
The passage suggestively layers tears with ink, the two fluids impeding the writer's eyesight and composition.
Academic text (2017) -
Walter leaned closer, his eyes glinting as he said, suggestively, "You want us to go to bed, too?"
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Evelyn smiled at Jack and licked her fingers suggestively, hinting at her playful intentions.
Synonyms
74
4.2
In a way that does not say something clearly, often by a hint or through someone else
36
5.6
In a way that is understood without being directly said
7
6.7
In a way that tries to attract someone romantically
4
7.4
In a way that tempts you to want something that is hard to get
2
8.2
In a way that shows sexual desire for someone
2
6.2
In a way that looks sexually attractive to others
1
4.1
Makes people want to come closer
1
9.9
In a way that shows strong interest in sex and makes others uncomfortable
1
4.4
In a way that makes someone want something
1
6.2
In a playful way that shows romantic interest in someone
1
6.7
In a way that shows strong desire for sex
1
4.7
In a way that makes someone want it
1
9.5
Acting in a playful way to attract someone's attention
1
7.9
In a way that shows something without saying it
1
9.8
In a way that shows too much interest in sexual things
1
7.7
In a bold, playful way that shows little respect
1
8.4
In a quiet, sly way that hints at something
1
8.8
In a way that shows sexual acts or body parts to make people feel sexually excited
1
7.9
In an indirect way that hints at something
1
8.4
In a way that shows sexual interest or attraction
1
9.9
In a way that shows sexual interest and feels rude to others
To act in a sexy, playful way to attract people
In a sexual and indecent way
Antonyms
How Suggestive
7
6.8
- Offensive
3
7.4
1
7.9
74
4.2
128
3.9
Surface Forms
Morphology
suggestively = suggestive (transparent) = suggest + ive + ly
The adverb is regularly formed by adding '-ly' to the adjective 'suggestive', keeping the adjective's meaning.
Etymology
The word suggestively comes from the verb suggest, which comes from Latin parts sub- ('under') and gerere ('to carry' or 'place'), so imagine slipping an idea under someone's notice instead of saying it directly. So to act suggestively is to hint at something, often in a teasing or sexual way.