| Part of Speech | Definition | |
| Adverb | 1. Figuratively [Obs.]; by way of allusion; by implication, suggestion, or insinuation.[Websters]
2. In a figurative, allegoric, emblematic, parabolic or symbolic manner. [Eve - graph theoretic] 3. In a suggestive or connotative manner. [Eve - graph theoretic] 4. Rarely used adverbial inflection of the adjective allusive.[Eve - graph theoretic] | |
| Adjective Form (allusive) | 1. Characterized by indirect references; "allusive speech is characterized by allusions".[Wordnet]. 2. Figurative; symbolical.[Websters]. 3. Having reference to something not fully expressed; containing an allusion.[Websters]. 4. Being suggestive or connotative.[Eve - graph theoretic] 5. Being expressive or meaningful.[Eve - graph theoretic] 6. Being allegorical, figurative, metaphorical, parabolic or allegoric.[Eve - graph theoretic] 7. Being comparable or comparative.[Eve - graph theoretic] 8. Being covert, clandestine, latent, privy or furtive.[Eve - graph theoretic] 9. Being tacit or implicit.[Eve - graph theoretic] 10. Infrequently used base adjective of the adverb allusively.[Eve - graph theoretic] | |
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), compiled from various sources, under license. | Top | |
Date "ALLUSIVELY" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1828. (references) |
Specialty Definition: ALLUSIVELY
| Domain | Definition | ||
| Noah Webster | [Adverb] By way of allusion; by implication, remote suggestion or insinuation.. Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary. | ||
| Wiktionary | [Adverb] In an allusive manner; in a manner characterized by allusion. (references) | ||
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. | Top | ||
